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.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Aug. 4, 2026 — The University of Alabama has received a “green light” rating from the Foundation for…
This column was originally published in the Hoosier State Press Association’s August 2026 newsletter. Update: Hours after the media coalition…
In Big Win, Appeals Court Affirms Release of Georgetown Peace Scholar Detained by ICE for His Speech RICHMOND, Va. –…
Muslim Civil Rights Nonprofits Sue Florida Officials to Prevent Unconstitutional Designation that Threatens the Organizations’ Existence in the State TALLAHASSE,…
This article originally appeared in The Los Angeles Times on Aug. 1, 2026. According to Times editorial policy, the newspaper…
New reporting from the New York Times indicates that a freelancer has been fighting a subpoena he received in February…
The following statement can be attributed to John Coleman, FIRE’s legislative counsel for AI and free expression.The FTC is considering…
The city commission of Emporia, Kansas, has endured countless hours of public criticism. What it could not endure was a…
This post originally appeared in The Nuance, the Reporters Committee’s newsletter on legal and policy issues at the forefront of…
Subscribe to the Free Future NewsletterOr get immediate notifications of new posts via SubstackFree Future home Earlier this month I…
A news media coalition, represented by Reporters Committee Indiana-based attorney Kris Cundiff, is raising concerns about what it calls an…
UMass Dartmouth recently rescinded the student newspaper adviser’s contract, and student journalists suspect the decision is part of a broader effort…