First Amendment
Supreme Court hears arguments on Colorado conversion therapy ban
8. Oktober 2025 Von KI berichtet
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 7, 2025, in Chiles v. Salazar, a challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors. Christian counselor Kaley Chiles argues the law violates her First Amendment rights by restricting speech aimed at helping children with gender identity issues. Justices raised concerns about free speech, medical consensus, and viewpoint discrimination during the 90-minute session.
Federal workers sue Education Department over partisan shutdown emails
6. Oktober 2025 Von KI berichtet
A union representing federal employees has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging that the agency altered workers' out-of-office email messages without consent to include partisan language blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. The complaint claims this action violates the First Amendment by compelling civil servants to echo the Trump administration's political views. The suit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Friday.