Browse 5 first amendment free speech cases decided by First Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Due to Lack of Actual Malice
Blakesley v. Marcus, decided by First Circuit on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Blakesley, sued the defendant, Marcus, for defamation, alleging that Marcus made ...
First Circuit Affirms Denial of Injunction Against Florida's "Stop WOKE Act"
Lopez-Gomez v. Bondi, decided by First Circuit on September 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by ...
First Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Public Records Law Challenge
Shabshelowitz v. Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, decided by First Circuit on September 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit al...
Statements not defamatory per se or causing economic harm, claim dismissed
Avdeeva v. Tucker, decided by First Circuit on May 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim, holding that the plai...
Appeals court allows Zervos defamation suit against Trump to proceed
State of New York v. Trump, decided by First Circuit on March 26, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court's denial of a motion to dism...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 first amendment free speech cases from First Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 4, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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