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Jul 09

Appeals court says Trump can’t block critics on Twitter

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The federal appeals court said the First Amendment calls for more speech, rather than less, on matters of public concern.

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Jun 10

Why June could be a blockbuster month for Supreme Court decisions

By Marcia Coyle

Three cases are likely front-page news because of their potential as landmark decisions.

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May 21

Arizona prisons ban book on black men in the justice system

By Terry Tang, Associated Press

Arizona has banned prisoners from reading a book that discusses the impact of the criminal justice system on black men, drawing outcry from First Amendment advocates who say the move is censorship.

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Apr 23

Trump administration will skip press dinner, White House says

By Associated Press

The White House says Trump administration officials will not be attending this year's annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday, following the president's decision to boycott the event.

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Jan 22

Trump says he told press secretary Sanders ‘not to bother’ with briefings

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Trump's preferred mode of communication, besides social media, is interviews on Fox News and informal question-and-answer sessions with reporters. Sanders has said it makes more sense for the public to hear from the president himself.

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Jan 22

Supreme Court rejects football coach’s appeal in prayer case — for now

By Associated Press

But four conservative justices say Tuesday that they are interested in former Bremerton High School Coach Joe Kennedy's case and the legal issues it raises.

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Aug 29

Trump is unblocking more Twitter users. What about the rest?

By Courtney Norris

President Donald Trump's Twitter account unblocked several followers this week, the latest development in a legal battle over free speech and how presidents use social media.

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Jun 04

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Supreme Court sides with Christian baker who denied cake to same-sex couple

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to design a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. But the decision did not resolve the issue of whether a business may even invoke religion to…

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Mar 20

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Truth in advertising or free speech burden? California law on ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ tested at high court

By PBS News Hour

A Supreme Court case centering on abortion and free speech involves California's so-called crisis pregnancy centers -- clinics run by anti-abortion groups -- and whether state law can require those centers to more fully disclose what they are and what…

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Jun 26

Supreme Court rules in favor of Missouri church in playground case

By Mark Sherman and Sam Hananel, Associated Press

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that churches have the same right as other charitable groups to seek state money for new playground surfaces and other non-religious needs.

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