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Experts and press advocates characterized the administration's efforts to crack down on leaks as an escalation that could ...

Plaintiffs allege ‘profound’ chilling effect on protected work of international criminal court officials and others ...

A court ruling on academic freedom in Florida also affirms college students’ ability and right to exercise independent ...

If he can’t stop the bad news from happening, the least an authoritarian can do is try to stop the dissemination of that bad news. People take part in a protest outside the New York Times Building on ...

As our nation nears its 250th birthday, I am convinced more than ever that we aren't yet adult enough for our most American rights. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, ...

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel could again put himself and ABC on a collision course with federal regulators. In the days before the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner in Washington, ...

Nashville reporter Estefany Rodriguez was arrested on March 4 by immigration officials. Her lawyers, as part of her court case, claimed that federal authorities violated her First Amendment rights.

Some government officials have sent letters to the MLB centered on religious discrimination concerns, though experts were skeptical of such claims.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. USA TODAY Network First Amendment reporting team members, clockwise from top left, BrieAnna J. Frank, First Amendment reporter, ...