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Inside AP’s struggle for First Amendment rights against Trump’s administration

Inside AP's struggle for First Amendment rights against Trump's administration

AP vs. Trump Administration Over Gulf Name The Associated Press finds itself back in court on Monday to continue its First Amendment dispute with the Trump administration regarding the naming of the Gulf of Mexico. The administration insists on renaming it the Gulf of America. Julie Pace, the executive vice president and editor-in-chief of the […]

Virginia Voters May See Abortion Amendment on the Ballot in 2026

Virginia Voters May See Abortion Amendment on the Ballot in 2026

A proposed amendment aimed at guaranteeing the right to abortion in the Virginia Constitution might appear on the ballot for voters in 2026. This could coincide with amendments concerning same-sex marriage, the restoration of voting rights to felons who have served their sentences, and a redistricting proposal. In Virginia, constitutional amendments need to be approved […]

Court finds Trump administration breached First Amendment through out-of-office messages

Court finds Trump administration breached First Amendment through out-of-office messages

A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration breached the First Amendment by dispatching automated emails blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. In a ruling, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper stated that the Department of Education (DOE) cannot compel federal employees to participate in partisan messaging. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), […]

Trump is determined to pursue a third term despite the 22nd Amendment.

Trump is determined to pursue a third term despite the 22nd Amendment.

Recently, during a trip to Asia, President Trump expressed a desire to run for a third term in office. He mentioned that if that were to happen, people would need to discuss it. He seemed to feel confident about the group he has around him, adding a cautionary note directed at Democrats to refrain from […]

Judge Claims Campus Protest Regulations Infringe on Free Speech and Religious Rights: First Amendment is Always Relevant

Judge Claims Campus Protest Regulations Infringe on Free Speech and Religious Rights: First Amendment is Always Relevant

Judge Rules Against University of Texas Protest Restrictions A district judge determined on Tuesday that the University of Texas System’s new rules limiting “expressive activity” after 10 p.m. are unconstitutional. Judge David Alan Ezra, who was appointed by President Reagan, expressed that these regulations were overly vague, potentially categorizing activities like singing or prayers as […]