Explore 7 court opinions on Government Speech Doctrine. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
NRA loses First Amendment challenge to NY's anti-gun group guidance
Nat'l Rifle Ass'n of Am. v. Vullo, decided by Second Circuit on July 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the NRA's claims against New York's Dep...
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...