Articles Posted in Constitutional Law

Lawsuit Challenges Texas’ Newest Abortion Ban Updated: Published by:

Abortion rights activists and providers filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday, challenging Texas Senate Bill 8. S.B. 8 bans abortion in Texas after approximately six weeks of pregnancy and allows private citizens to sue any abortion provider or individual who violates the law.

Supreme Court Rules Philadelphia’s Treatment of Catholic Foster Agency Violated the First Amendment Updated: Published by:

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday in favor of a Philadelphia Catholic foster agency accused of discrimination by the City of Philadelphia.

Challenges Face Florida Law on Content Moderation Decisions by Social Media Companies Updated: Published by:

Tech industry groups argue that the law violates the Constitution by exposing social media companies to potential fines and lawsuits based on their application of content moderation rules.

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects California’s Restrictions on At-Home Religious Gatherings Updated: Published by:

On Friday, April 9, 2021, the United States Supreme Court voted 5-4 to grant an application for injunctive relief in Ritesh Tandon, et al v. Gavin Newson, Governor of California, et al. The lawsuit concerns California's restrictions on at-home religious gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ninth Circuit Court of…

Facebook Sued by Anti-Vaccination Group for Fact Checking Claims Concerning Vaccines and 5G Networks Updated: Published by:

On Monday, August 17, 2020, Children's Health Defense filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Inc. in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that Facebook acted jointly or in concert with federal government agencies or actors to deny Children's Health Defense's First Amendment speech and Fifth Amendment…