first amendment rights

Last June, during a guest lecture event in Petoskey featuring an Enbridge Energy spokesman, a melee broke out between the North Central Michigan College staff and a group of protesters.

The Michigan Court of Appeals says a jury should decide whether a college student’s social media post was a threat of terrorism under state law.

Commissioner Ron Clous will not face charges after bringing a gun into frame at a virtual meeting.

When Grand Traverse County Commissioner Ron Clous flashed his rifle while a resident spoke at an online public meeting, it caused an outcry in the community.Now the resident, Patricia MacIntosh is suing the county, arguing the commissioner violated her First Amendment rights.

At times, Keli MacIntosh had to take a deep breath before getting her words out. During an emotional testimony Tuesday, she explained why she decided to…

A dispute between Michigan's Department of Natural Resources and the commercial fishing industry is heading to court. The state announced it will prohibit…

An attorney says she should not have to join the State Bar of Michigan in order to practice law, and she's filed a lawsuit to strike down the…

Today on Stateside , how does the right to free speech apply when it comes to the personal Twitter accounts of elected officials? Plus, we hear about...