First Amendment Free Speech Cases in New York

Explore 6 first amendment free speech court cases in New York. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Courts Deciding First Amendment Free Speech in New York

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First Amendment Free Speech Opinions in New York (6)

Smith v. City of New York

Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure Upheld in NYC Case

New York Court of Appeals · 2025-12-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Smith v. City of New York, decided by New York Court of Appeals on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Smith, sued the City of New York alleging a violation of their...

SanMiguel v. Grimaldi

Defamation claim dismissed for failure to prove damages

New York Court of Appeals · 2025-10-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

SanMiguel v. Grimaldi, decided by New York Court of Appeals on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, SanMiguel, sued the defendant, Grimaldi, for defamation, alleging t...

Carlson v. Colangelo

Defamation claim dismissed for failure to allege special damages

New York Court of Appeals · 2025-04-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Carlson v. Colangelo, decided by New York Court of Appeals on April 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Carlson, sued the defendant, Colangelo, for defamation, alleging that ...

Flanders v. Goodfellow

Statements Found to Be Opinion, Defamation Claim Dismissed

New York Court of Appeals · 2025-04-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Flanders v. Goodfellow, decided by New York Court of Appeals on April 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Flanders, sued the defendant, Goodfellow, for defamation, alleging t...

Flanders v. Goodfellow

Statements of Opinion Not Defamatory

New York Court of Appeals · 2025-04-17 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Flanders v. Goodfellow, decided by New York Court of Appeals on April 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Flanders, sued the defendant, Goodfellow, for defamation, alleging t...

Golobe v. Mielnicki

NY Court: Some statements about business practices were defamatory

New York Court of Appeals · 2025-03-20 · Mixed · Impact: 60/100

Golobe v. Mielnicki, decided by New York Court of Appeals on March 20, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Golobe, sued the defendant, Mielnicki, for defamation, alleging that Mielnicki ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many first amendment free speech cases are tracked in New York?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 first amendment free speech cases from courts in New York. New cases are added as opinions are published.

Q: Which courts in New York handle first amendment free speech cases?

Courts deciding first amendment free speech cases in New York include: ny (6 cases).

Q: What are typical outcomes for first amendment free speech cases in New York?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5, Mixed: 1.

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