Settlements totaling more than $1.5 million have been reached so far with people who lost their jobs over social media posts that were critical of Charlie Kirk in the wake of his assassination. https://t.co/YKFiKN8Qu1
ABC is claiming the FCC infringed on its First Amendment rights after the federal agency moved to revisit The View's exemption from its equal opportunities rule.
Here's why — and what happens next.
Congratulations to our First Amendment reporters @catecharron, @brieannafrank, @angele_latham, @stephanymatat and @taylorseely95 for receiving the 2026 @AEJMC First Amendment Award!
Their work brings the First Amendment to life through stories that show how these freedoms are exercised in real communities.
Learn more about the reporters and their work here: https://t.co/u9lLmZ3HxM
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a requirement for 3D printers sold in the state to have technology preventing them from printing guns. Supporters say it could reduce gun violence, but critics say such technology impedes on free expression. https://t.co/2youNuZAEe
President Donald Trump's administration is seeking public input on a proposal to have federal workers sign a nondisclosure agreement amid an ongoing battle with leaks. https://t.co/GSlBYzDMr3
In a recent interview with @60minutes, award-winning actress Sally Field emphasized the importance of the Constitution — including the 45 words of the First Amendment she was asked to memorize in seventh grade.
"Almost 67 years later, I understand it like never before," she said.
As part of the settlement of a high-profile lawsuit, Ball State University will pay $225,000 to a former employee it fired for making a critical social media post following Charlie Kirk's assassination. https://t.co/hsO7WnsGqY
At least four states have adopted laws this year making it a crime to disrupt worship services, a reaction to a high-profile protest inside a Minnesota church that prompted outrage from faith leaders. https://t.co/edcRxSX7O6
This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who lost their lives serving our country.
Their sacrifices help protect America and all of our freedoms.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office is reviewing its press policy amid outcry over statements supporters of murder suspect Luigi Mangione made while wearing city-issued press credentials.
Here are the First Amendment issues at play. https://t.co/srtLxxMkxl
Florida officials will pay nearly half a million dollars to a biologist who was fired by a state agency for criticizing Charlie Kirk on social media after his death. https://t.co/WhMCSXDKrY
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we highlight 12 activists — from Nellie Bly in the 1800s to Simone Biles today — who have used their First Amendment freedoms to speak out and advocate for mental health awareness and care.
Miami Beach city officials are denying that a police visit to a woman's home over critical comments of the city's mayor violated her First Amendment rights to free speech.
They're also looking for immunity from liability. https://t.co/5mCtt73MjB
Two police officers have filed a defamation lawsuit claiming Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's recent film "The Rip" used too many real-life details in its fictionalized narrative, causing harm to the officers' personal and professional reputations. https://t.co/289dTby4dl
The Wall Street Journal says it received grand jury subpoenas from the Department of Justice for reporters' records over media leaks connected to the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. https://t.co/lmOhFzrsy8
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of more than $100 million in humanities grants to scholars, writers, research groups and other organizations was unconstitutional. https://t.co/G9nTFXd4Hc