Browse 17 first amendment free speech cases decided by Fifth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fifth Circuit Denies Injunction Over Voter Registration Forms
Davis v. Warren, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by the plain...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas Ag-Gag Law Against First Amendment Challenge
Woodlands Pride v. Paxton, decided by Fifth Circuit on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Texas offici...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Florida's Anti-Riot Law Against First Amendment Challenge
Campuzano v. Bondi, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Cam...
Zoning ordinance restricting adult businesses upheld under First Amendment
LIA Network v. City of Kerrville, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the C...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" Against First Amendment Challenge
Silva de Santiago v. Bondi, decided by Fifth Circuit on December 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas Ag-Gag Law Against First Amendment Challenge
Woodlands Pride v. Paxton, decided by Fifth Circuit on November 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to Texas officia...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" Against First Amendment Challenge
Garcia Morin v. Bondi, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Trump Over Jan 6th
W.M.M. v. Trump, decided by Fifth Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by W.M.M. against fo...
Bandana Not Protected Speech Under First Amendment
Loera v. Kingsville Indep Sch Dist, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the s...
Fifth Circuit Upholds South Dakota's "Ag Gag" Law Against First Amendment Challenge
Sarabia v. Noem, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit challenging South Dakota's "Ag...
Fifth Circuit: Zoning Ordinance Not Unconstitutional Taking
DM Arbor Court v. City of Houston, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the Ci...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Zoning Ordinance Restricting Sexually Oriented Businesses
Retro Metro v. City of Jackson, decided by Fifth Circuit on August 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the City o...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas Law Banning Sexually Suggestive Performances by Minors
Assoc of Club Executives v. Paxton, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by th...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Florida's Charity Solicitation Law Against First Amendment Challenge
Linares-Rivas v. Bondi, decided by Fifth Circuit on June 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by Lina...
Fifth Circuit Blocks Texas Social Media Law as First Amendment Violation
NetChoice v. Fitch, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit reviewed a Texas law, the "Save Texas Social Media Act," which restricts social m...
Governor Burgum Lacks Standing to Challenge Louisiana Voter ID Law
State of Louisiana v. Burgum, decided by Fifth Circuit on April 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought ...
Fifth Circuit Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Jackson v. Noem, decided by Fifth Circuit on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by plaintiff...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 17 first amendment free speech cases from Fifth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 17.
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