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The facade of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington on March 14, 2026. (REUTERS/Will Dunham/File Photo)
May 26, 2026

Supreme Court sides with Trump on speech curbs of immigration judges

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in a dispute involving a free-speech challenge by federal immigration judges.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks as he hosts his second 'Rose Garden Club' dinner in honor of Police Week at the White House in Washington on May 11, 2026. (REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein)
May 14, 2026

US appeals court questions Trump’s push to punish major law firms

The Trump administration faced a skeptical federal appeals court panel in its bid to revive executive orders punishing four major U.S. law firms.

Elon Musk attends the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington on Nov. 19, 2025. (REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein)
May 5, 2026

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures; $1.5M fine imposed

Elon Musk settled the SEC's civil lawsuit accusing the world's richest person of waiting too long in 2022 to disclose his initial purchases of Twitter.

A view shows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security signage in New York City, July 21, 2025. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)
Apr 28, 2026

DHS to vet immigrants for what it calls extremist views, raising free speech concerns

Homeland Security said that past statements espousing what it labeled extremist views from immigrants applying for green cards and naturalization would "warrant closer scrutiny."

FILE PHOTO: Federal immigration officers wait for respondents in a hallway to conduct targeted detainments at U.S. immigration court in Manhattan, New York, on Jan. 14, 2026. (REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Photo)
Apr 14, 2026

Trump fires more immigration judges, including two who blocked student deportations

The Trump administration has fired more immigration judges, including two who blocked deportation attempts against pro-Palestinian students.

Salisbury University has delayed a planned March 9. 2026, speech by Jared Taylor due to security concerns. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Apr 3, 2026

‘White advocacy’ speaker appearance rescheduled at Salisbury University

A Maryland Federation of College Republicans event at Salisbury University with controversial speaker Jared Taylor has now been rescheduled.

Kaley Chiles argued that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy violates her free-speech rights. (Justin Jouvenal/The Washington Post)
Mar 31, 2026

Supreme Court finds law banning conversion therapy for minors likely violates free speech

The Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors likely violates free speech, challenging similar laws in nearly 30 states.

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Kick, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, Reddit, Threads and X applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on Dec. 9, 2025. (REUTERS/Hollie Adams/Illustration//File Photo)
Mar 25, 2026

US settles social media censorship case, bars agencies from threatening penalties

The Trump administration has agreed to a settlement that will bar three federal agencies from pressuring social media companies to remove or suppress speech.

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.

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.

Signage is seen outside of the law firm Perkins Coie at their legal offices in Washington on May 10, 2021. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly)
Mar 3, 2026

Trump DOJ reverses, will pursue appeals in law firm executive order cases

The Justice Department abruptly reversed course, saying it would pursue its bid to revive President Donald Trump's executive orders punishing four prominent law firms.