EFF joined the ACLU, ACLU of D.C., and photography trade groups in an amicus brief urging the D.C. Circuit to strike down an FAA drone flight restriction in Levine v. FAA. The rule had barred drones from flying near DHS officers and vehicles, including ICE and CBP convoys, effectively blocking aerial recording of immigration enforcement even from over half a mile away. Although the FAA rescinded the restriction in April after being sued, the petitioner argues the case should still be decided because past violations remain punishable and the agency could reimpose the rule.
eff.org
· 2026-09-22
Major American television networks suspended their rotating pool coverage of President Trump on Monday, following the removal of CNN as the designated pool network and the exclusion of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House access last week. The move came in solidarity with the banned outlets, which have since filed a lawsuit alleging the denial of access violates their First Amendment rights.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-21
CNN, MS NOW and Politico announced they are suing the Trump administration after their White House reporters had their press badges deactivated and were turned away over the weekend. The move followed Trump's public declaration that he was barring the outlets for reporting he called 'fake news.' The three outlets said they notified the government Monday of a lawsuit to challenge the credential revocations.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-09-21
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that U.S. border agents may search travelers' electronic devices without any individualized suspicion, rejecting arguments for a warrant requirement. The decision came in United States v. Alisigwe, a case in which prosecutors used evidence from two warrantless cellphone searches conducted at the border. The Knight First Amendment Institute and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press had filed a brief urging the court to require warrants, citing First and Fourth Amendment concerns.
knightcolumbia.org
· 2026-09-18
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must withdraw its designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk, finding the label was retaliation rather than a genuine security concern. The dispute arose after talks broke down between Anthropic and the Pentagon over limits on using its AI in autonomous weapons and surveillance, prompting Anthropic to sue in March.
techspot.com
· 2026-08-28
A federal judge determined that the Trump administration's designation of AI company Anthropic as a supply-chain risk was unlawful retaliation against the company. The ruling found the government's action violated Anthropic's First Amendment rights.
wsj.com
· 2026-08-28
GoKawiil