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.
On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced that it would require foreign tourists to the United States to provide five years…
Monica Meeks is a combat veteran and lifelong public servant fired for criticizing Charlie Kirk from her personal Facebook shortly…
Imagine wearing an “I Voted” sticker to class and having the school investigate you for it. Or handing out pocket…
More than two decades after the mysterious death of federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna, a Pennsylvania judge has unsealed an autopsy…
On Thursday, The New York Times, represented by Gibson Dunn, filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon over its new press access policy.…
A judge in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, has lifted the veil of secrecy surrounding the criminal cases of dozens of suspects…
Free speech is more than just a constitutional right — it’s the foundation of democracy and social progress. In today’s…
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released body-worn camera footage that sheds light on how law enforcement handled the mental health…
Nine out of ten undergrads believe that “words can be violence”Differences in views becoming more stark between liberal and conservative…
The recent controversies surrounding Charlie Kirk — and the extraordinary reaction that followed his campus appearances and commentary — offer…
This week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott labeled the Council on American-Islamic Relations a foreign terrorist organization, and prohibited them from purchasing…
On Nov. 24, the Pentagon announced it would initiate a review of Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain. The announcement…