Judge in Trump hush-money trial orders news media to be careful about revealing juror information. tinyurl.com/mt4sna6w

DeSantis narrows book-challenge law after havoc across Fla., blaming liberal activists. tinyurl.com/yfa8kbfb

Nashville Scene reporter Eli Motycka was arrested March 26 on the campus of Vanderbilt University while reporting on student protests. Now he tells his story. tinyurl.com/mumkfbjp

USC canceled a commencement speech by its 2024 valedictorian who publicly supported Palestinians, citing safety concerns and drawing criticism from #FreeSpeech advocates. University officials haven't specified whether there had been threats. tinyurl.com/5n7rut9b

Why can't we see inside the courtroom for the New York Trump trial? tinyurl.com/yc6a3a9u

Supreme Court allows lawsuit against leader of a Black Lives Matter protest at which an officer was injured to go forward. tinyurl.com/45m83ru8

Families of Nashville school-shooting victims file ethics complaint against Tenn. senator for filing legislation that would prevent third parties from intervening in public-records lawsuits. tinyurl.com/mbdztvx

In the midst of a #FirstAmendment lawsuit, a New Hampshire town passed an ordinance putting a size limit on public artwork. It's only sparked more debate. tinyurl.com/yjc6smdt

Middle Tennessee State University Middle Tennessee State University_SOJSM will honor NewsChannel 5 NewsChannel 5PhilWilliams tomorrow as part of the School's 50th celebration! Sponsored by The Free Speech Center and the John Seigenthaler Chair of Excellence.

Book bans are driving fears of prison and other penalties into libraries around the United States. tinyurl.com/48ya6p9n

In the latest newsletter ... Americans agree on free speech ... a nun defends TikTok ... two former CBS News reporters to testify in Congress about protecting journalists and sources ... and much more First Amendment- and journalism-related news. tinyurl.com/mr2ae89z

University of Iowa buys two struggling weekly news publications. tinyurl.com/3up6e72p

Another employee of a Kan. newspaper is suing the former police chief and others over a raid that legal experts say likely violated the law. tinyurl.com/ykmwcud6

Ore. city's ordinance limiting local church's meal services for the homeless violates #FirstAmendment , judge rules. tinyurl.com/2wzu3vfx

Russian courts have repeatedly extended American journalist Evan Gershkovich's time behind bars since his arrest last year. tinyurl.com/2srhp9jm

Federal government asks court to halt enforcement of Calif. facial-hair ban for prison guards, citing #ReligiousFreedom concerns. tinyurl.com/49yzepab

U.K. can't extradite Assange until U.S. rules out death penalty, court says. tinyurl.com/n48t85kh

TikTok: ban or not? … students aren’t ardent free-speech supporters … news-coverage restrained on Princess Kate … chaplains in schools? … and much more First Amendment- and news media-related news. tinyurl.com/378a9b9j Subscribe for free!

House Republicans demand answers about Justice Department order that immigration judges get supervisor approval before speaking publicly about court issues. tinyurl.com/2rmc2dmu

Federal regulation requiring cigarette packs to show ugly images of smoking's health effects doesn't violate #FirstAmendment , court rules. tinyurl.com/3whcyut6