Tag:First Amendment
Courts
Supreme Court, 9-0, Rejects Philly Anti-Discrimination Effort as Infringement on Religious Freedom
The Supreme Court invalidated a Philadelphia antidiscrimination ordinance for foster children and aspiring foster parents.
News
DA Dismisses Kidnapping Charges Related to July Protest
All remaining felony and misdemeanor charges have been dropped against five who blocked the entrance to a police station during a protest.
Courts
U.S. Supreme Court Considers California’s Nonprofit Donor Reporting Law
The Supreme Court heard cases that raise First Amendment claims involving state authority to collect information about nonprofit donors
Courts
Snapchat and the First Amendment
In a case heard Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court considered whether a public school can punish a student for her off-campus, online speech
Courts
10th Circuit Breaks From Other Circuits on Qualified Immunity
A change to state law last year removed qualified immunity as a possible defense in civil cases brought against police officers. However, the 10th...
Legislature
Bill to Regulate Social Media Opens Broader Discussion
A Senate bill that would establish a system to regulate social media content is drawing criticism for its clash with the free expression rights
Courts
Six Oral Arguments Set for 10th Circuit
Resuming its oral arguments on March 4, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals is set for arguments in six cases ranging from First Amendment...
News
Legal Literacy’s Impact on Access to Justice
A recent survey shows Americans’ awareness of the legal system has increased, though advocates say legal literacy is still a barrier to entry.
Access-to-justice advocates...