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.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and its Journalist Assistance Network partners condemn the Russian Ministry of Justice…
Illinois lawmakers have passed a first-of-its-kind bill intended to insulate non-student public media organizations run by public universities from undue…
Civil Rights Groups and Survivors of Federal Law Enforcement Abuse Urge Congress to Pass Accountability Legislation During Community Safety Week…
After New Evidence of DOJ Misconduct, Mahmoud Khalil Calls On Board of Immigration Appeals to Terminate Case NEW YORK —…
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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…