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.
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,…
Recent reports suggest the Trump administration is now considering new oversight for advanced AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.…
FIRE’s Free Speech Dispatch covers new and continuing censorship trends and challenges around the world. Our goal is to help readers…
*Editor’s Note: This photo was originally published by Disability Law Colorado in its recent report: Breaking Point: Conditions in the…
More than three months after the FBI took the unprecedented step of raiding a Washington Post reporter’s home in connection…
Faculty and students at Tennessee’s public universities can speak more freely today after Governor Bill Lee signed the amended version of…
A casual exchange with a chatbot can help someone understand a lease, think through a medical question, or navigate a…