First Amendment

Some outlets didn’t want to speak against the bill at first, then realized it was an existential threat.

Free speech advocates say new rules limiting demonstrations at the state capitol threaten the First Amendment rights of Floridians.

In a 56-page document, DeSantis' attorneys say the state Senate should decide the case brought by the suspended Hillsborough state attorney.

A Florida House committee has advanced a bill that would make it easier for journalists and their media outlets to be sued.

Andrew Warren is appealing his suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis. His case will be heard in May.

Florida lawmakers will consider a proposal to re-write rules around who is considered a public figure, and what circumstances would constitute a defamation claim against media outlets. The proposals are raising concerns about their constitutionality and whether they violate free speech rights.

Free speech could be at risk if a new bill in Tallahassee becomes law, says the executive director of the First Amendment Foundation.

Andrew Warren filed the petition days after he announced he was filing an appeal in federal court.

Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Warren in August. A district court judge ruled DeSantis violated Warren's First Amendment rights, but did not have the authority to reinstate him.

On Tuesday, Gov. DeSantis called upon the legislature to adopt a measure that would make it easier to sue the press.

Former Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren won't get his job back after asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to reinstate him in a letter this week.

Citing the ruling in federal court that his First Amendment rights were violated, Warren wrote the letter to "respectfully request" DeSantis "voluntarily reinstate me as Hillsborough County's duly elected state attorney."