She Was Arrested for Her Journalism. A Federal Court Says She Can't Sue.
Priscilla Villarreal, also known as "Lagordiloca," has sparked a debate about free speech and who, exactly, is a journalist.
Priscilla Villarreal, also known as "Lagordiloca," has sparked a debate about free speech and who, exactly, is a journalist.
Laws like Utah's would require anyone using social media to prove their age through methods such as submitting biometric data or a government-issued ID.
The freedom to protest is essential to the American project. It also does not give you carte blanche to violate other laws.
Opponents of pandemic restrictions had their day in court and won a victory for open dissent.
Johnny Jackson had just had surgery for his prostate cancer when three officers arrested him with "brutal force" over his expired vehicle registration.
Peter and Annica Quakenbush are suing Brooks Township for the right to operate an environmentally friendly cemetery.
Police forced 44-year-old Teddy Pittman facedown on the road at gunpoint after mistaking him for a fugitive. When they let him go, they slapped him with a traffic ticket.
In killing Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen hypoxia, the state would be using him as a "test subject," Smith's lawyers argue.
"The First Amendment prevents DeSantis from identifying a reform prosecutor and then suspending him to garner political benefit," U.S. Circuit Judge Jill Pryor wrote.
More than 20 people died while in custody of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department last year.
The United Federation of Teachers argues that the near-5,000 page environmental report on New York's congestion pricing plan isn't thorough enough.
A state judge ruled that a lawsuit seeking clarification on Idaho's vague abortion ban can move forward, despite dismissing some of the suit's claims.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ crusade to end America's greatest success in private governance.
The ACLU will represent the gun rights group in a case with widespread relevance for free speech.
In 2020, Harris Elias was arrested for driving drunk even though tests showed he was completely sober. After filing a lawsuit, he's getting a hefty settlement payout.
The trial of the first of 61 defendants starts today, but the judge has seemingly forbidden any of the defendants or their attorneys from discussing the case.
Some of the worst-performing elementary schools in California retrained teachers to teach reading with phonics. A new paper says the change worked.
A new lawsuit alleges that Deputy Benjamin Jacquot, a school resource officer, slammed an 8-year-old's face into a conference room floor, causing bruises and lacerations.
"Marsy's Law guarantees to no victim—police officer or otherwise—the categorical right to withhold his or her name from disclosure," the Florida Supreme Court ruled.
The ban, scheduled to take effect on January 1, is likely unconstitutional in multiple ways, the judge held.
“I couldn’t believe it was my baby,” Amanda Bews' mother said. "She looked like she was mummified."
Officers barged into their house without a warrant, shot their dog, and mocked them, a federal civil rights lawsuit says.
Lots of Americans have an intolerance to FODMAPs—the sugars prevalent in garlic, onion, and many other foods.
The Arizona Department of Agriculture says all eggs sold must be cage-free, a power that according to the lawsuit belongs to the state legislature.
The private sector space company overcame red tape and government delays to get to launch day.
Bryn Green wants to start a sugaring business, but the state’s occupational licensing regime requires her to spend thousands on irrelevant training. Now she's suing.
Clarence Cocroft filed a lawsuit this week challenging the state's virtual ban on advertising medical marijuana businesses, arguing the law violates his First Amendment rights.
Elisabeth Rehn was about to take a bath when police officers kicked down her door, flooded into her apartment, and pointed their guns at her.
Children held in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center are routinely subjected to solitary confinement, inadequate meals, and filthy cells, according to legal documents.
According to a new lawsuit, New Jersey has handed over leftover blood from newborn genetic testing to law enforcement and sold it to third parties.
Lina Khan says this number is crucial to understanding Amazon's monopoly power, but she's either confused or lying about what it means.
A 9-year-old lab mix wandered away from home during a storm. When a neighbor called the police to help find the dog's family, cops shot the pup instead.
According to legal documents, children have been forced to sleep on the floor of offices and gymnasiums, with limited access to bathrooms and showers.
Joshua Garton spent nearly two weeks in jail for "manufacturing and disseminating a harassing photograph on social media." A First Amendment lawsuit quickly followed.
Individuals are waiting months to have their criminal records expunged after court orders, according to a new lawsuit.
A judge tossed two of the claims against Afroman, finding that "the issue appears to be the humiliation and outrage that the officers feel at having their likenesses displayed and mocked."
A 2019 Reason investigation detailed a long string of police abuses in Vallejo. Things have only gotten worse since then.
"Ironically, the actions of the police department have only proven my point," Noah Petersen said after being handcuffed, arrested, and jailed for his speech.
Tayvin Galanakis was arrested last year on suspicion of intoxication, even after a Breathalyzer showed he was sober.
Critics have argued the legal action is a meritless SLAPP suit.
"The police are free to ask questions, and the public is free to ignore them," wrote a federal judge.
The judge ruled that the law was unconstitutionally overbroad, vague, and viewpoint discrimination.
"These policies are motivated by good intentions. But that doesn't mean that the consequences of these policies will turn out well."
The Department of Justice undervalues consumer preference in its latest antitrust efforts.
The judge ruled that drag performances are not inherently expressive and that schools could regulate "vulgar and lewd" conduct.
Trials are incredibly valuable fact-finding tools—particularly when the defendants are public employees.
Tony Timpa's story shows how far the government goes to prevent victims of abuse from seeking recourse.
Kaia Rolle's ordeal led Florida to raise its minimum age of arrest to 7 years old, but her family and activists say that's not nearly high enough.
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