All articles tagged with #first amendment
Originally Published 5 days ago — by The Texas Tribune
The Texas American Federation of Teachers is suing the Texas education agency, claiming that its investigation and reporting policy on teachers' social media posts about Charlie Kirk violate free speech rights, as the agency's actions have led to disciplinary measures based solely on speech, without clear impact on school operations.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Axios
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to revoke whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid's security clearance, citing violations of due process and First Amendment rights, in a case highlighting broader political retribution efforts against government critics.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Reuters
A Texas federal judge blocked the state's new law requiring app stores to verify user ages and obtain parental consent for minors, citing First Amendment concerns, in a victory for Apple, Google, and other tech companies, while the state plans to appeal.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by The Texas Tribune
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law that imposed restrictions on minors' use of app stores, citing concerns that it was unconstitutionally vague and overbroad, and potentially violated free speech rights, while the law's supporters remain confident it will be upheld.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by The Colorado Sun
A federal judge in Denver has temporarily blocked Colorado's law requiring retailers to post air quality warnings on gas stoves, citing potential First Amendment violations and scientific controversy over health impacts, leaving the law unenforceable pending further legal proceedings.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by ABC News
A federal appeals court blocked Michigan's ban on conversion therapy for minors, ruling it violates therapists' First Amendment rights by restricting speech based on viewpoint, and set aside a lower court's decision, with the case potentially impacting nationwide policy.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Oklahoma Voice
The Oklahoma Supreme Court permanently invalidated the state's controversial social studies standards due to violations of open meeting laws during their approval process, including inadequate notice and undisclosed content changes, leading to the standards being unenforceable and prompting a rewrite by the new state superintendent.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by NetChoice
A U.S. District Court struck down Louisiana's Act 456, ruling it unconstitutional as it violated the First Amendment by requiring ID verification to access online content, emphasizing the importance of free speech and privacy rights. The decision reinforces that government cannot restrict lawful online speech or compromise user privacy under the guise of protecting minors, and it sends a message to policymakers nationwide to avoid unconstitutional laws.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment rights of Education Department employees by replacing their personalized out-of-office emails with partisan messages blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, ordering the department to restore or remove the messages.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
A federal court ordered the Education Department to stop using employee email messages that contained partisan political language blaming Democrats for a government shutdown, citing First Amendment violations and emphasizing that civil servants cannot be used as political spokespeople.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Education violated the First Amendment rights of employees by editing their out-of-office emails to blame Democrats for the government shutdown, permanently barring such partisan modifications.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WBEZ Chicago
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem encouraged Border Patrol agents to aggressively target protesters opposing Chicago's deportation efforts, leading to a court ruling that limited the use of force by federal agents and criticized their actions as violating First Amendment rights.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PBS
A man who threw a sandwich at a federal agent during protests in Washington was found not guilty of assault, with his lawyers arguing it was a protected act of protest under the First Amendment. The case highlights tensions around federal law enforcement actions and political speech, and marks a setback for prosecutors in surge-related cases.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
Illinois Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five others were indicted for allegedly obstructing a federal agent and damaging a vehicle during an ICE protest, with Abughazaleh claiming the charges are politically motivated and asserting her right to protest under the First Amendment.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh has been indicted by a federal grand jury for her involvement in protests outside an immigration facility in Illinois, amid broader tensions over immigration policies and protest rights.