Tag:First Amendment

Supreme Court Dives Into Mens Rea, Online Context in Colorado Appeal on ‘True Threats’

At oral argument, the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court pressed attorneys on how to define true threats from a Colorado appeal.

Argument Previews: Colorado ‘True Threat’ Appeal Goes to SCOTUS

The U.S. Supreme Court April 19 will hear oral arguments for an appeal out of state court over what’s considered a “true threat.”

1983 Colorado Tribal Libel Lawsuit Dropped Based on 1982 Libel Case

In 1983, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s council members decided to drop a $1.5 million libel lawsuit based on the outcome of another case.

Supreme Court Justices Rebuff ‘Offended Observer’ Standing

Two U.S. Supreme Court justices criticized a Florida lawsuit brought on “offended observer” standing for an establishment clause challenge.

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Jan. 25

The 10th Circuit affirmed a district court's ruling about an ordinance that prohibits the obstruction of streets and sidewalks.

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Colorado Case Over Online Threats

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a Colorado man’s appeal which asked how courts should analyze someone’s subjective intent with threats.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Dec. 27

The 10th Circuit affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction after a man was told to stop speaking at a school board meeting.

Justices Hear Colorado Web Designer’s Public Accommodation First Amendment Appeal

The case could have sweeping impacts on the legal definition of speech and the reach of class-based discrimination protections.