Browse 10 first amendment free speech cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Statements about public controversy are protected opinion, not defamation
Crystal Rice v. Scott Adams, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brough...
Fourth Circuit Upholds South Dakota's 'Ag-Gag' Law Against First Amendment Challenge
Stephanie Redding v. Kristi Noem, decided by Fourth Circuit on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a district court's dismissal of a lawsui...
Fourth Circuit: Defamation plaintiff failed to prove falsity or malice
Cheryl Metz v. Laurie McCarthy, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the d...
4th Cir. Affirms Denial of Injunction Over Likeness Use in PSA
Mario Lopez v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction so...
Fourth Circuit Upholds South Dakota's "Ag Gag" Law Against First Amendment Challenge
Solutions in Hometown Connections v. Kristi Noem, decided by Fourth Circuit on January 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a la...
Beach Gear Rental Ban Upheld: First Amendment Not Violated
Cherry Grove Beach Gear, LLC v. City of North Myrtle Beach, decided by Fourth Circuit on December 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant ...
Fourth Circuit: State AG's Office Not a "Person" for Section 1983 Claims
Marlon McDougall v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on September 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a former inmate's l...
Voter Registration Deadline Upheld Against First Amendment Challenge
Izuchukwu Ozurumba v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Fourth Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunc...
Fourth Circuit: Ex-Governor's Union Ban May Violate First Amendment
George Hawkins v. Glenn Youngkin, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 20, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether a former Virginia governor's...
Fourth Circuit Upholds Ban on Public Funds for Union Bargaining
American Federation of Teachers v. Scott Bessent, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a prelim...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 10 first amendment free speech cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 9, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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