Oct 16 PEN America lawsuit alleges Trump is stifling free speech By Hillel Italie, Associated Press "President Trump has First Amendment rights and is free to criticize the press vehemently, but he is not free to use the power and authority of the United States government to punish and stifle it," the complaint reads. Continue reading
Jun 26 Supreme Court to hear case of Colorado baker who refused to make wedding cake for gay couple By Associated Press The case asks the high court to balance the religious rights of the baker against the couple's right to equal treatment under the law. Similar disputes have popped up across the United States. Continue reading
Nov 29 Not so fast: Why Trump's take on flag burning is unconstitutional By Ellis Kim The president-elect’s tweet attempts to pry open a question that has been constitutionally settled for the last quarter century. Continue reading
Apr 26 Supreme Court sides with police officer in free speech case By Sam Hananel, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a New Jersey police officer who was demoted after his boss mistakenly believed he was involved in a political campaign can still bring a lawsuit alleging a violation of free speech rights. Continue reading