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First Amendment

Ninth Circuit lifts block on Trump limits to collective bargaining for federal workers

The court found Trump's order focused on national security rather than retaliation.

Top EU court blasts Hungary for unlawfully silencing independent radio station

The European Union's high court found Hungary trespassed on freedom of expression by nixing Klubrádió's license over minor problems.

Union-neutrality in Illinois charter schools

CHICAGO — A charter school network in Illinois was unable to secure a preliminary injunction in federal court blocking a state law requiring “union neutrality clauses” in charter agreements. The law falls within the state’s authority and reflects a permissible condition on public funding. The schools failed to show a strong likelihood of success on their free speech claims.

Colorado judge blocks Durango detective from accessing bookstore records

The right to keep book buys private was upheld in the quashing of an attorney’s 1998 subpoena to obtain Monica Lewinsky’s purchase history from Kramers bookstore in Washington, D.C.

Jewish news org claims First Amendment violations after school districts cancel speaking events

Bay Area school districts said the news organization didn't have protected a right to receive information on student reactions to a speaking event featuring Luai Ahmed.

Minnesota clergy sue Trump for blocking detainee access to pastoral care

Clergy members say they were turned away from providing spiritual care for unspecified safety reasons despite protocols existing in other detention facilities.