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Jul 26, 2014

Police chief pleads no contest in tea party flap

A police chief in Wisconsin pleaded no contest Friday to a charge that he signed a local tea party leader up on gay dating, pornography and federal health care websites.

Jul 17, 2014

DA to charge Campbell police chief (UPDATE)

A prosecutor plans to charge a western Wisconsin police chief with a misdemeanor for allegedly registering a tea party leader on gay dating, pornography and federal health care websites.

Jul 16, 2014

Court: UW protester’s injunction must be refined (UPDATE)

A frequent University of Wisconsin System protester's antics clearly crossed the line into harassment but an injunction banning him from UW property or contacting UW personnel is too vague and must be rewritten, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

Jun 16, 2014

US Supreme Court will hear appeal over illegal threats

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider the free speech rights of people who use violent or threatening language on Facebook and other electronic media where the speaker's intent is not always clear.

Jun 16, 2014

US justices OK challenge to ban on campaign lies

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that an anti-abortion group can challenge an Ohio law that bars people from making false statements about political candidates during a campaign.

Mar 20, 2014

Appeals court upholds pastor’s abuse conviction

A Wisconsin appeals court says a Black Earth pastor accused of conspiring to commit child abuse was properly convicted.

Feb 10, 2014

Club for Growth sues to end John Doe investigation (UPDATE)

A group that advocates for conservative causes and its director filed a federal lawsuit Monday asking to end a secret investigation related to campaign fundraising and spending in recent recall elections, including the 2012 effort to oust Gov. Scott Walker.

Feb 5, 2014

Judge throws out Capitol protest case

A judge has struck down permit rules being used to prosecute outstanding tickets against Wisconsin Capitol protesters.

Dec 17, 2013

Walker empathizes with mascot bill opponents

Gov. Scott Walker gave his strongest signal yet Tuesday that he may sign a bill making it harder to remove race-based school mascots, saying he's concerned the current law may infringe on the free speech rights of public schools.

Jul 9, 2013

Judge blocks portion of Capitol access policy (UPDATE)

Groups of up to 20 people can gather in the state Capitol without a permit, a federal judge ruled, striking down portions of the current policy requiring permits for all activities as an unconstitutional infringement on free speech rights.

Jun 14, 2013

New anti-demonstration rule at US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court has come up with a new regulation banning demonstrations on its grounds, two days after a broader anti-demonstration law was declared unconstitutional.

Jun 12, 2013

Judge: Supreme Court sign ban unconstitutional (UPDATE)

In a case that could end with the Supreme Court deciding how much free speech to allow on its own doorstep, a federal judge has thrown out a law barring processions and expressive banners on the Supreme Court grounds.

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