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Jury convicts Marine veteran of threatening to kill the president
Rene Ortiz’s public defenders say he is out of touch with reality and his suggestion that he kill the president-elect was a mere cry for attention.
Retaliatory arrest for filming police?
PORTLAND, Maine — A federal court in Maine partially denied two police officers’ motions to dismiss First Amendment claims brought against them by a man who “frequently films police conducting public arrests in and around Brunswick, Maine.” It would be reasonable to find that the man was arrested on one occasion in part because he was filming. An officer told him, “You’re getting a citation today for being on a limited access highway as a pedestrian. You’re out on 295 filming.”
Democrats offer up legal protections for people filming ICE operations
Arguing that federal agents have violated protesters' First Amendment rights, lawmakers are proposing consequences for officers who prevent people from recording them.
Cutie cat AR-15 parody products spur lawsuit
A “Q T Cat” product line meant to parody the founder of Q LLC, a firearms manufacturer, triggered a cease and desist request from the company.
Seventh Circuit keeps journalists barred from Indiana executions
The appellate panel found that freedom of press does not guarantee rights to the press over those allowed to the general public.
Prisoner rights group fights Minnesota's ‘approved vendor’ book restrictions in court
Minnesota claims its policy exists to keep drugs out of state correctional facilities after it saw an increase in the smuggling of synthetic drugs in books.
Man accused of threatening the president made similar threats, trial witness says
Rene Ortiz’s family members testified in federal court that Ortiz’s mental health has been declining for years.
Food producers challenge California recycling label law
A California trade association says the recycling law — set to go into effect in October — will actually result in less recycling across the state.
Arizona man says presidential death threats were only requests
Rene Ortiz’s public defender says he is out of touch with reality and his suggestion that he kill the president-elect was a mere cry for attention.
Tennessee pushes to revive abortion 'trafficking' law at Sixth Circuit
A federal judge found the state's prohibition on "recruiting" pregnant minors to obtain abortions elsewhere violated the First Amendment.
Florida's fight to ban kids from drag shows returns to full 11th Circuit
An Orlando restaurant known for hosting family-friendly drag shows argued the Protection of Children Act fails to define what “lewd conduct” is, forcing businesses to censor themselves.