Freedom of Speech

A judge orders a small town newspaper to remove a critical editorial of city officials, sparking a free speech debate.

First Amendment Rights and Press Freedom

First Amendment lawyers and press freedom advocates criticize a judge's order requiring a Mississippi newspaper to delete an editorial criticizing city officials. The case highlights threats to freedom of expression and press protections.

City of Clarksdale's Libel Lawsuit Against Clarksdale Press Register

A Mississippi judge granted a temporary restraining order forcing a local paper to take down an editorial after the city council filed a libel lawsuit. The editorial criticized the city for lack of transparency in proposing a new tax.

Resurrection of Sarah Palin's Lawsuit Against New York Times

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's lawsuit against the New York Times, claiming defamation in connection to a 2017 editorial, has been resurrected by a federal court after being dismissed in February 2022. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found errors in the dismissal and ordered a retrial.

Sarah Palin's Lawsuit Against New York Times

A federal court resurrects Sarah Palin's lawsuit against the New York Times for a 2017 editorial linking her to a shooting. The lawsuit was previously dismissed but has been overturned for a retrial due to errors by the judge.