free speech

Judge blocks Texas from collecting info on transgender children receiving gender-affirming care

By Associated Press

A Texas judge has blocked the state's attorney general from forcing an LGBTQ+ advocacy group to hand over information about transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.

LISTEN: Supreme Court casts doubt on efforts to regulate social media in Florida, Texas

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The cases are among several this term in which the justices could set standards for free speech in the digital age.

Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

The company had said after Wednesday's decision that it would set a dangerous precedent if left unchallenged by giving states the green light to weaponize their powers to punish opposing viewpoints.

Federal judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis; company vows to press on

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Allen Winsor said in his decision Wednesday that Disney lacked standing in its First Amendment lawsuit against the Florida governor and his appointees.

WATCH: Amna Nawaz discusses importance of global free press

By Amna Nawaz

Amna Nawaz joins a panel of journalists and academics to discuss the importance of protecting free speech around the world.

Diplomatic crisis erupts between Iraq and Sweden over Iraqi man who desecrated the Quran

By Abby Sewell, David Keyton, Ali Jabar, Associated Press

Protesters stormed the diplomatic post early Thursday, waving flags and signs showing the influential Iraqi Shiite cleric and political leader Muqtada al-Sadr, and set a small fire. The attack on the embassy came ahead of a planned burning of the…

Disney opposes Ron DeSantis request to disqualify judge in free speech lawsuit

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Disney says in the lawsuit filed against DeSantis that it was punished for speaking out against Florida legislation that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."…

LISTEN: Supreme Court rejects Turkish bank's arguments in Iran case

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a Turkish bank's main arguments for avoiding prosecution on charges it helped Iran evade U.S. sanctions, but the court sent the case back for additional review.

Pastry painting sparks free speech debate in New Hampshire

By Kathy McCormack, Robert F. Bukaty, Associated Press

Where is the line between art, and advertising? The unresolved question is testing the direct democracy of a small New England town, where a painting of pastries has led to zoning dispute, a First Amendment lawsuit and a local vote.

Experts say attacks on free speech are rising across the U.S.

By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

First Amendment experts say attacks on free speech rights are escalating across the United States. Joe Cohn with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression says censorship is proliferating and putting America's culture of individual freedoms at risk.