Legal Scholar Gloria J. Browne-Marshall on Her Book ‘A Protest History of the United States’
In an interview, Browne-Marshall discussed the criminalization of protest despite First Amendment protections and why protesters need to find ways to maintain their message and influence public opinion.
More Than 20 Democratic-Led States Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Parenthood Funding Cuts
The states argue the legislation retaliates against Planned Parenthood for advocating for abortion access, violating the free speech clause of the First Amendment.
Judge Issues Temporary Injunction Against Trump Administration Cancellation of Humanities Grants
The lawsuit was among several filed by humanities groups and historical, research and library associations to try to stop funding cuts and the dissolution of federal agencies and organizations.
Hulk Hogan’s Sex Tape Lawsuit Had a Lasting Effect on Cases Involving Celebrity Privacy
The 2016 civil trial pitted the First Amendment against the privacy rights of celebrities and ended with a jury awarding Hogan $140 million in his lawsuit against Gawker Media.
Banishing a Reporter: Trump Escalates Battle With Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Story
It’s the first time Trump has sued for defamation as a sitting president, and it’s not clear whether any president has done that in the past.
Daniel’s Law and a Constitutional End to Publishing News Stories Containing a Home Address
In mid-June 2025, New Jersey’s high court prevented a journalist from reporting a newsworthy truth that he had learned from the government itself.