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Coalition Sues Trump Over Military Memo and Free Speech

12/9/2025

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Coalition Challenges Trump

The coalition filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump demanding release of a memo justifying U.S. military strikes on drug boats, which have caused at least 87 deaths since September.
The ICEBlock app developer sued the Trump administration, alleging it pressured Apple to remove the app in violation of the First Amendment.
The cases highlight government transparency and free speech concerns, with potential impacts on oversight and information access.

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Justice Department Sues

The U.S. Department of Justice sues New Hampshire state officials over access to voter files.
Residents seek to intervene.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over a video urging disobedience to illegal orders.
Kelly says his First Amendment rights are violated and he plans to respond legally.
A federal judge denied the Trump administration's bid to dismiss a lawsuit over Guantanamo Bay detention.

History

Historical Context

The 1971 Supreme Court case New York Times Co. v. United States affirmed press freedom under the First Amendment by allowing the publication of the Pentagon Papers, which revealed government deception regarding the Vietnam War. This landmark ruling established a high burden for prior restraint, influencing ongoing debates about free speech and national security, as seen in recent lawsuits involving President Trump and New Hampshire officials.

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Coalition Challenges Trump

The coalition filed a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump demanding release of a memo justifying U.S. military strikes on drug boats, which have caused at least 87 deaths since September.
The ICEBlock app developer sued the Trump administration, alleging it pressured Apple to remove the app in violation of the First Amendment.
The cases highlight government transparency and free speech concerns, with potential impacts on oversight and information access.

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