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First Amendment/Media Law

A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, July 1, 2024. (REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo)
Mar 20, 2026

Supreme Court rules in favor of antiabortion activist who said his right to protest was restricted

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that an evangelical Christian preacher and antiabortion activist can sue a Mississippi city for arresting him for protesting.

The United States Federal Communications Commission logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Mar 20, 2026

FCC approves $3.5B sale of Tegna to Nexstar despite state objections

The Federal Communications Commission said it approved the $3.54 billion sale of local television station owner Tegna to Nexstar, despite objections from Democratic-led states.

Salisbury University has delayed a planned March 9. 2026, speech by Jared Taylor due to security concerns. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Mar 9, 2026

Speech by ‘white advocacy’ speaker postponed by Salisbury University

Salisbury University has chosen to delay a Maryland Federation of College Republicans event with controversial speaker Jared Taylor.

A view shows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security signage in New York City, July 21, 2025. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)
Mar 5, 2026

Homeland Security use of secretive legal weapon draws congressional scrutiny

Congressional Democrats launched an inquiry into how tech giants handle demands from Homeland Security for personal information on Americans who criticize the agency.

Close up female hands applauding sitting at conference (Depositphotos)
Mar 4, 2026

A MD mayor ordered no clapping at a city meeting. Applause did not follow.

Takoma Park Mayor Talisha Searcy's no-clapping order at a city council meeting sparked controversy over free speech and civility in public discourse.

Demonstrators carry a transgender flags outside the U.S. Supreme Court, on the day justices were expected to hear oral arguments in two cases concerning efforts to enforce Republican-backed state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools, in Washington, D.C., on January 13, 2026. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)
Mar 3, 2026

Supreme Court blocks California privacy protections for transgender students

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked California laws that can limit the sharing of information with parents about the gender identity of transgender public school students.

The earliest complete stone tablet of the Ten Commandments is on display on Dec. 9, 2024. (REUTERS/Christine Kiernan)
Feb 23, 2026

Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect

A federal appeals court cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect.

A National Rifle Association (NRA) logo is displayed at the NRA annual national convention in Dallas on May 18, 2024. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo)
Feb 23, 2026

Supreme Court won’t revive NRA free speech suit against NY ex-official

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to revive the NRA's lawsuit accusing a former New York state official of coercing banks and insurers to avoid the group.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 1, 2025. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo)
Feb 12, 2026

Federal judge blocks Pentagon’s effort to punish Sen. Mark Kelly

A U.S. judge blocked the Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly's retired military rank and pension pay.

President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington on Feb. 5, 2026. (REUTERS/Al Drago)
Feb 6, 2026

Appeals court rejects challenge to Trump’s efforts to ban DEI

A federal appeals court rejected a challenge to a move by President Donald Trump's administration to ban DEI programs at federal agencies.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is shown in 2017. (U.S. General Services Administration file photo)
Feb 5, 2026

4th Circuit: Second Amendment, habeas corpus, Under Armour

Second Amendment — habeas corpus — Under Armour

Montgomery County Public Schools bus (Bonnie Jo Mount/The Washington Post)
Feb 2, 2026

4th Circuit upholds Montgomery County policy on trans students’ pronouns

The 4th Circuit upheld a Montgomery County Public Schools policy requiring teachers to use transgender students’ pronouns in the classroom,