Freedom IndexLegal & Courts
Legal & Courts tracks major cases, rulings, and legislative battles impacting freedom of speech and digital rights. Covering court decisions, lawsuits, and evolving laws, this category provides insights into the legal frameworks shaping expression and censorship around the world.
After New Evidence of DOJ Misconduct, Mahmoud Khalil Calls On Board of Immigration Appeals to Terminate Case NEW YORK —…
Subscribe to the Free Future NewsletterFree Future home Some US police departments seem to be adopting AI-assisted police report products…
Memphis Residents Challenge Pattern of Retaliation for Recording Memphis Safe Task Force Agents MEMPHIS – Four Memphis residents filed suit…
This year, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, FIRE is proud to present the limited…
On May 11, The Wall Street Journal reported that federal prosecutors subpoenaed its journalists as part of a federal leak…
The Supreme Court recently made a ruling that blows open the door for states and localities to create discriminatory voting…
In a recent meeting, the Wall Street Journal reports, President Trump passed a stack of newspaper articles to acting Attorney General Todd…
Republicans and Democrats often struggle to find common ground. But a recent congressional hearing revealed a shared conviction: free speech…
This essay was originally published by RealClearPolitics on May 8, 2026.The dawn of the AI era has sparked a wide…
This essay was originally published in the California Post/New York Post on May 7, 2026.The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School…
This essay was originally published by The Dispatch on May 6, 2026.The Department of Justice’s recent indictment of former FBI…
PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 2026 — A new poll finds that if Americans want anyone to watch over children’s browsing habits,…