Judge Bars ICE Attacks On Journalists And Protesters While Hearing Lawsuit
In Chicago, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis issued a temporary restraining order to protect journalists and protesters from attacks by federal agents.
Court Decision
US Judge Dismisses Wiretapping Charges In DOJ Prosecution Against A Journalist
A United States judge dismissed charges against journalist Timothy Burke that he violated a federal wiretapping law when he obtained and shared unaired portions of a Fox News interview between Tucker Carlson and Kanye West.
“Burke raises significant First Amendment concerns if the Wiretap Act facially prohibits the mere acquisition
Burying The CIA's Assange Secrets
The CIA won the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by four Americans who claimed they had their privacy rights violated when they visited Julian Assange in Ecuador's London embassy.
US Judge Upholds First Amendment, Dismisses Lawsuit Against Palestine Chronicle
The lawsuit was brought by a former Israeli hostage.
US Court Rules Against Warrantless Border Searches Of Cellphones
No appeals court had taken the position that warrantless border searches were unconstitutional. The court took an overdue step forward and defended travelers' rights.
Judge Holds Former Fox News Correspondent In Contempt For Protecting Source
Former Fox News correspondent faces a fine of $800 per day if she does not win her appeal
Texas Drone Restrictions Opposed By Journalists Once Again Upheld By US Appeals Court
A U.S. district court previously determined that the Texas drone restrictions were overbroad, underinclusive, and prone to arbitrary enforcement against journalists.