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Murphy Rejects Unanimous Bi-Partisan Deepfake Bill, Citing First Amendment Concerns

TRENTON, N.J. — They say a blind squirrel can eventually find a nut. Today seems to be that day. Gov. Phil Murphy has conditionally vetoed a bipartisan bill aimed at criminalizing the…

March 17, 2025

John Kerry Says First Amendment is a Major Roadblock for Government

Former Secretary of State John Kerry has drawn attention with remarks that some critics interpret as a critique of the First Amendment and its protections of free speech. During a recent discussion,…

September 29, 2024

Missouri is Suing New York Over First Amendment Right to Vote for President

NEW YORK — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York, claiming that the sentencing of former President Donald Trump violates Missourians’ First Amendment right…

July 6, 2024

‘I’m Not Gonna Be Able’: Former Biden Official Stumped When GOP Rep Asks Him To Explain ‘Tenets’ Of First Amendment

Former White House Director of Digital Strategy Robert Flaherty on Wednesday was unable to state the “five tenets of the First Amendment” when Florida Republican Rep. Kat Cammack asked him at a…

May 2, 2024

Trump, Codefendants Seek Review Of Judge’s Decision Not To Dismiss Georgia Case Based On First Amendment

Trump and his co-defendants are seeking to review a judge’s decision not to dismiss their Georgia racketeering case based on the First Amendment. Judge Scott McAfee denied last week Trump’s bid to…

April 9, 2024

Judge Declines Trump’s Bid To Toss Georgia Charges Based On First Amendment

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s Georgia racketeering case declined Thursday to dismiss charges based on the First Amendment. Trump’s attorneys argued in a December motion that the indictment “directly targets…

April 5, 2024

Free Speech Advocates Aren’t Buying University Presidents’ Sudden Affinity For The First Amendment

Free Speech Advocates Aren’t Buying University Presidents’ Sudden Affinity For The First Amendment Brandon Poulter on December 8, 2023 Elite university presidents invoked the principles of free speech at a congressional hearing…

December 9, 2023

ALAN DERSHOWITZ: Does The First Amendment Protect Anti-Israel Protests?

ALAN DERSHOWITZ: Does The First Amendment Protect Anti-Israel Protests? Alan M. Dershowitz on November 13, 2023 The virulent anti-Israel protests on campuses and on the streets have once again raised the question…

November 14, 2023

‘The First Amendment Is Done’: Tucker Sits Down With Internet Troll Convicted For 2016 Election Meme

‘The First Amendment Is Done’: Tucker Sits Down With Internet Troll Convicted For 2016 Election Meme Harold Hutchison on November 9, 2023 Douglass Mackey spoke with Tucker Carlson prior to the start…

November 10, 2023

‘Pro-Censorship Agenda’: California Keeps Triggering Lawsuits Over Alleged First Amendment Violations

‘Pro-Censorship Agenda’: California Keeps Triggering Lawsuits Over Alleged First Amendment Violations Jason Cohen on October 7, 2023 California has encountered multiple First Amendment challenges following the passage of several laws in late…

October 8, 2023

Reagan-Appointed Federal Judge Rules Texas Drag Ban Violates First Amendment

Reagan-Appointed Federal Judge Rules Texas Drag Ban Violates First Amendment Katelynn Richardson on September 26, 2023 A federal judge struck down Texas’ ban on drag performances Tuesday as a violation of the…

September 27, 2023

Elon Musk’s X Sues California Over Alleged First Amendment Violations

Elon Musk’s X Sues California Over Alleged First Amendment Violations Jason Cohen on September 8, 2023 Elon Musk’s X Corp. sued California to block a law requiring social media companies to publish…

September 9, 2023

‘Best Imaginable First Amendment Case’: Legal Experts Throw Cold Water On Judges’ Attempts To Silence Trump

‘Best Imaginable First Amendment Case’: Legal Experts Throw Cold Water On Judges’ Attempts To Silence Trump Jason Cohen on August 27, 2023 Former President Donald Trump may retain the ability to openly…

August 27, 2023

‘Blowtorch To The First Amendment’: DOJ Backs Down From Effort To Block YouTuber From Publishing Gun Case Court Doc

‘Blowtorch To The First Amendment’: DOJ Backs Down From Effort To Block YouTuber From Publishing Gun Case Court Doc Katelynn Richardson on August 14, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) backed down…

August 14, 2023

‘Bulldoze The First Amendment’: Jonathan Turley Slams Attempts To Silence Trump With Gag Order During Election Cycle

‘Bulldoze The First Amendment’: Jonathan Turley Slams Attempts To Silence Trump With Gag Order During Election Cycle Harold Hutchison on August 7, 2023 George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley blasted special…

August 7, 2023

Jack Smith’s Prosecution Of Trump Has A Major First Amendment Problem, Legal Experts Say

Jack Smith’s Prosecution Of Trump Has A Major First Amendment Problem, Legal Experts Say Katelynn Richardson on August 1, 2023 Legal experts reacted to former President Donald Trump’s third indictment Tuesday, sounding…

August 1, 2023

Christians Win $300,000 After Court Ruled City Violated First Amendment In COVID-19 Arrests

Christians Win $300,000 After Court Ruled City Violated First Amendment In COVID-19 Arrests Kate Anderson on August 1, 2023 The City of Moscow, Idaho, agreed to pay $300,000 to several Christians who…

August 1, 2023

Jim Jordan Speaks Out On Facebook Docs: ‘They Censored First Amendment Speech’

Jim Jordan Speaks Out On Facebook Docs: ‘They Censored First Amendment Speech’ Harold Hutchison on July 27, 2023 Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio accused the Biden administration of censoring “First Amendment…

July 27, 2023

‘Threat To The First Amendment’: Jim Jordan Grills Biden’s FTC Chair On ‘Harassment’ Of Twitter

‘Threat To The First Amendment’: Jim Jordan Grills Biden’s FTC Chair On ‘Harassment’ Of Twitter Jason Cohen on July 13, 2023 Republican Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio pressed Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…

July 13, 2023

Here’s What A Federal Judge’s Blocking Of Biden Admin Censorship Efforts Signals For The First Amendment Going Forward

Here’s What A Federal Judge’s Blocking Of Biden Admin Censorship Efforts Signals For The First Amendment Going Forward Katelynn Richardson on July 6, 2023 A federal judge’s injunction against the Biden administration…

July 6, 2023

Supreme Court Clarifies When Speech Becomes ‘True Threat’ Not Protected By First Amendment

Supreme Court Clarifies When Speech Becomes ‘True Threat’ Not Protected By First Amendment Katelynn Richardson on June 27, 2023 The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 Tuesday that a speaker must have “some subjective…

June 27, 2023

SCOTUS Holds Law Making It Illegal To ‘Encourage Or Induce’ Illegal Immigration Does Not Violate First Amendment

SCOTUS Holds Law Making It Illegal To ‘Encourage Or Induce’ Illegal Immigration Does Not Violate First Amendment Katelynn Richardson on June 23, 2023 The Supreme Court upheld a law that makes it…

June 23, 2023

School District Cites First Amendment To Bar Schools From Holding Graduation In Churches

School District Cites First Amendment To Bar Schools From Holding Graduation In Churches Kate Anderson on May 18, 2023 A Florida school district informed schools last week that they were not allowed…

May 18, 2023

‘We’re More Hyper-Sensitive’: Justices Appear Leery Of Chilling Speech In First Amendment ‘True Threats’ Case

‘We’re More Hyper-Sensitive’: Justices Appear Leery Of Chilling Speech In First Amendment ‘True Threats’ Case Katelynn Richardson on April 19, 2023 The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in Counterman v. Colorado,…

April 20, 2023

FBI’s Targeting Of Traditional Catholics Is An ‘Affront’ To First Amendment, Jim Jordan Tells Daily Caller Editor

FBI’s Targeting Of Traditional Catholics Is An ‘Affront’ To First Amendment, Jim Jordan Tells Daily Caller Editor Harold Hutchison on April 11, 2023 A now-retracted memo from the FBI targeting traditional Catholics…

April 11, 2023

Murphy Rejects Unanimous Bi-Partisan Deepfake Bill, Citing First Amendment Concerns

John Kerry Says First Amendment is a Major Roadblock for Government

Missouri is Suing New York Over First Amendment Right to Vote for President

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