9d ago

Judge’s novel free speech opinion doubles as broad indictment of Trump

Judge William Young framed his 161-page ruling as a response to an anonymous postcard writer who noted Trump “HAS PARDONS AND TANKS.”
U.S. District Judge William Young.
U.S. District Judge William Young.
9d ago

Three women indicted as DOJ says they shared an ICE agent’s home address

The indictment shows how the Trump administration views the public’s ability to shine light on law enforcement officials or hold them accountable.
los angeles ice raid security gun uniform
los angeles ice raid security gun uniform
10d ago

After he tried to avoid it, Trump now asks Supreme Court to rule on birthright citizenship

The administration had previously urged the justices to rule only on a procedural issue in the case, not the merits of the issue.
A person holds a sign that reads, "American Born Children Are American Children"
A person holds a sign that reads, "American Born Children Are American Children"
14d ago

Judge reinstates South Dakota professor who called Charlie Kirk a ‘hate spreading Nazi’

The art professor “demonstrated that he is likely to succeed on the merits of his First Amendment claim,” a federal judge wrote.
Old Main building on University of South Dakota's campus
Old Main building on University of South Dakota's campus
15d ago

Golden statue of Trump and Epstein broken in premature removal from National Mall

The statue, “Best Friends Forever,” was erected in honor of Friendship Month, according to the group behind the artwork.
A statue depicting Donald Trump, left, and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands and skipping together with their other hands raised
A statue depicting Donald Trump, left, and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands and skipping together with their other hands raised
16d ago

Texas passes transgender bathroom ban for schools and government buildings

The controversial bill prohibits transgender people from using bathrooms that align with their gender identity in schools and government buildings.
Texas flag.
Texas flag.
17d ago

The legal limits of free speech around Charlie Kirk are about to be tested in court

“Although this is clearly an opinion on a controversial subject, it is fully protected by the First Amendment,” Suzanne Swierc’s ACLU lawyers wrote.
Charlie Kirk speaks on stage, American flag backdrop
Charlie Kirk speaks on stage, American flag backdrop
19d ago

Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh thrown to ground during ICE protest

Democrat Kat Abughazaleh said she was injured in an incident at an ICE protest that also involved two primary rivals, Daniel Biss and Bushra Amiwala.
Kat Abughazaleh
Kat Abughazaleh
20d ago

The White House peace vigil, the longest continuous political protest in the U.S., is dismantled

Trump ordered its removal after a reporter from the conservative network Real America’s Voice asked about the “eyesore.”
Peace vigil in front of the White House.
Peace vigil in front of the White House.
20d ago

Trump seeks justices’ help in stopping people from choosing their sex on passports

A lower court injunction against the government “has no basis in law or logic,” U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer wrote to the high court.
The cover of a U.S. passport
The cover of a U.S. passport
20d ago

Trump's FCC chair accidentally handed Jimmy Kimmel a strong legal case

At first glance it appears that Kimmel lacks recourse to vindicate his speech rights in court. But that's not necessarily the case.
Brendan Carr testifies during a House hearing in 2023.
Brendan Carr testifies during a House hearing in 2023.