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First Amendment
The Florida House passes a bill to prevent children under 16 from having social media accounts
The House voted 106-13 to approve HB 1, amid arguments from parts of the tech industry that the bill would be unconstitutional.
A federal judge says a First Amendment challenge can proceed against the Escambia County School Board on access to school library books.
An appeals court vacates a judge’s decision that okayed Ron DeSantis’s suspension of Andrew Warren
An appeals court directed a judge to look again at whether Ron DeSantis had legitimate policy grounds to oust Andrew Warren.
The Florida social media law, in part, would prevent large platforms from banning political candidates from their sites.
Florida attorneys said Ray Rodrigues’ memorandum is “not enforceable, and the Board (of Governors) cannot deactivate student groups.”
Seven months after FBI raid, journalist Tim Burke fights for his day in court
Seven months after FBI agents raided his home and shut down his one-person newsroom, journalist Tim Burke is still waiting for a court hearing to challenge the basis of the search warrant at the heart...
A judge weighs whether to dismiss the Disney First Amendment lawsuit against Ron DeSantis
A U.S. District Judge is considering motions by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to dismiss the lawsuit by Disney.
Ron DeSantis’ suspension of Monique Worrell is challenged on due process and First Amendment grounds
The Southern Poverty Law Center case contends DeSantis' suspension of Worrell violated due process and First Amendment rights.
Hearing set in the Students for Justice in Palestine lawsuit against Florida
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing Jan. 26 in a lawsuit filed by Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida.
The Supreme Court said in September that it will take up the case and a challenge to a similar Texas law.
SJP at UF is suing over an order issued by university system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues that targeted such organizations on Florida campuses.
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Florida's request to stay a ruling that blocked a law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows.
