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Diversity training ban upheld: First Amendment doesn't protect compelled speech in federal employment
Natl. Assoc. of Diversity Officers in Higher Edu. v. Donald Trump, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The National Association of Diversity Officers in...
Texas Religious Freedom Disclaimer Law Upheld on Appeal
Hays County, Texas, Ruben Becerra, Debbie Ingalsbe, Michelle Cohen, Morgan Hammer, and Walt Smith, in Their Official Capacities v. Leslie Carnes, Jim Camp, Cathy Ramsey, Gabrielle Moore, and Ken Paxto...
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 ...
Court Blocks Michigan Law Forcing Religious Adoption Agencies to Place Children
Catholic Charities of Jackson v. Gretchen Whitmer, decided by Sixth Circuit on December 17, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a preliminary injunct...
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...
Zoning ordinance deemed unconstitutionally vague for lack of clear definition
Clarke v. Town of Newburgh, decided by New York Court of Appeals on November 20, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Clarke, sued the Town of Newburgh alleging that the town's zo...
NY's requirement for legal representation in bankruptcy is constitutional
Upsolve, Inc. v. James, decided by Second Circuit on September 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Upsolve,...
Ninth Circuit: Guam Legislature Can Choose Who Offers Invocation
The Satanic Temple v. Labrador, decided by Ninth Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Satanic Temple (TST) sued the Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero, and other off...
Second Circuit Upholds Connecticut's Assault Weapons Ban
Nat'l Ass'n for Gun Rights v. Lamont; Grant v. Rovella, decided by Second Circuit on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a challenge to C...
Ninth Circuit: Guam's 'Day of Prayer' proclamation doesn't violate Establishment Clause
The Satanic Temple v. Labrador, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Satanic Temple (TST) sued the Governor of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero, and other offic...
Colorado ballot initiative rules upheld against First Amendment challenge
Andrew Kline, in his official capacity as Colorado Deputy Secretary of State; and Jena Griswold, in her official capacity as Colorado Secretary of State v. No on EE - A Bad Deal for Colorado, Issue Co...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Denial of Injunction Against Florida's "Stop WOKE Act"
Perez Cruz v. Bondi, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed a district court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by plaintif...
Ninth Circuit Upholds Injunction Against South Dakota's "Sanctuary Cities" Law
Immigrant Defenders Law Center v. Noem, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 18, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ninth Circuit reviewed a district court's decision to grant a preliminary in...
SCOTUS: Right-to-work laws don't violate public union free speech
OK Charter School Board v. Drummond, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on May 22, 2025, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The Supreme Court affirmed the Tenth Circuit's decision, holding tha...
D.C. Circuit Upholds FARA Against First Amendment Challenge by Radio Free Asia
Radio Free Asia v. USA, decided by D.C. Circuit on May 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Radio Free Asia's (RFA) lawsuit challen...