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A majority of Americans no longer trust the Supreme Court. Can it rebuild?
24 Apr 2024 09:27 GMT
… the majority opinion that the First Amendment still protected those with sincere … year. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito in particular have faced media …
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The First Amendment is under threat like never before
24 Mar 2024 15:50 GMT
… federal-government officials violated the First Amendment rights of certain states (Missouri … flagged ‘huge quantities of First Amendment-protected speech to platforms for … t increase censorship. As Justice Samuel Alito acknowledged at the hearings, the …
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Opinion: A First Amendment Fizzle at the U.S. Supreme Court
21 Mar 2024 11:39 GMT
… against free speech.’
But this First Amendment challenge landed with a thud … media. It came as Justice Samuel Alito complained about the ‘constant pestering …
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New and forthcoming books on culture wars, dissent, outspoken immigrant radicals, book bans, ‘show biz’ censorship . . . and more! — First Amendment News 416
20 Mar 2024 18:56 GMT
… a motivating factor,” said Justice Samuel Alito. Other justices in the court … and fraught with implications for First Amendment rights — without first seeking guidance … ”
This article is part of First Amendment News, an editorially independent publication …
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Supreme Court Weighs Limits of First Amendment in NRA and Tech Censorship Cases Amid ‘Ministry of Truth’ Fears
19 Mar 2024 11:03 GMT
… conservatives — Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Neil Gorsuch — favor the … Mr. Aguiñaga, “has the First Amendment hamstringing the government in significant … again weighing government power against First Amendment rights. Their rulings, expected …
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Supreme Court weighs First Amendment case, pitting NRA versus N.Y. regulators
19 Mar 2024 01:21 GMT
… , Maria Vullo, of violating the First Amendment by pressuring banks and insurance … Financial Services of violating the First Amendment by pressuring banks and insurance … .
During the arguments, conservative Justice Samuel Alito asked, “Does that mean that …
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raises eyebrows with comment that First Amendment “hamstrings” government
18 Mar 2024 22:42 GMT
… like their subordinates," Justice Samuel Alito said. But Justice Ketanji Brown … exists."
"The First Amendment does not prevent government officials … federal government is ignoring our First Amendment protections and weaponizing the federal …
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NRA to Supreme Court: New York regulators tried to weaken group, violated First Amendment
18 Mar 2024 22:18 GMT
… the National Rifle Association’s First Amendment rights by forcing insurance companies … Parkland, Florida, school shooting.
Justice Samuel Alito, a George W. Bush appointee … outcome.
Cole argued that the First Amendment requires strict scrutiny in cases …
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Supreme Court weighs NRA First Amendment dispute against New York regulator
18 Mar 2024 21:04 GMT
… NRA in violation of constitutional First Amendment protections. A majority of the … goes too far?” asked Justice Samuel Alito, a Republican appointee, referring to … Republican-led states that the First Amendment bars the government from pressuring …
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Brett Kavanaugh rides to the Biden administration’s defense in a big First Amendment case
18 Mar 2024 20:32 GMT
… altering their Court’s First Amendment doctrines, and without disrupting … the Biden administration violated the First Amendment because government officials “entangled … ’s defense after Justice Samuel Alito attacked Biden administration officials …