Supreme Court Denies Black Lives Matter Activist's Appeal in Protest Lawsuit

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson, allowing a lawsuit to proceed against him for leading a 2016 protest in Louisiana where a police officer was injured. The lawsuit raises concerns about the right to protest and free speech, with civil rights groups warning that allowing the suit to proceed could discourage people from protesting. The court's decision does not express a view on the merits of Mckesson's claim, but it has sparked debate over the extent of liability for protest organizers.