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PG County settles religious discrimination lawsuit by Muslim chaplain
Prince George’s County last week settled a lawsuit by a Muslim faith leader over a job application that required the applicant to confirm they were Christian.
Trump cabinet secretaries conspired to violate Constitution, judge says
A federal judge condemned Trump administration officials for First Amendment violations tied to detentions and deportations of pro-Palestinian students.
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil could be rearrested after federal ruling
A federal appeals court ruled that a judge had no jurisdiction to order the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.
FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home in investigation into MD contractor
The FBI searched a Washington Post reporter’s home as part of an investigation into a government contractor who lives in Maryland.
How new protest laws are impacting political demonstrations
First Amendment advocates warn that state laws, pending federal bills and court battles risk rewriting the rules of public demonstrations.
Supreme Court declines to hear Texas book ban appeal in case watched by free speech groups
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal on a Texas free speech case that allowed local officials to remove books from public libraries.
NYT suing Pentagon over Hegseth’s new press rules
The New York Times filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon, attempting to overturn new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
First Amendment protection must apply to broadcast media
The Supreme Court has struggled with new media. Broadcast outlets deserve full First Amendment protection, free from government control.
Supreme Court likely to rule in favor of abortion opponents in challenge to state investigation
The Supreme Court seemed likely to side with a faith-based pregnancy center challenging an investigation into whether it misled people.
Big Tech lawsuit over MD ‘Kids Code’ can move forward, judge rules
A Big Tech lawsuit against Maryland over its 2024 “Kids Code,” a law intended to protect the data and privacy of minors, is moving forward.
Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk
A U.S. appeals court paused a California law requiring large companies to report on how climate change could hurt them financially.
Judge bars Trump from fining University of California over alleged discrimination
The Trump administration cannot fine the University of California over claims it allows antisemitism or other discrimination, a judge ruled.
