Individuals charged with crimes in the United States may assert First Amendment defenses by arguing that expressive conduct during protests constitutes protected speech.
November 06, 2025
high
constitutional
Use of constitutional free-speech protections as a defense for protest-related actions.
Incidents that occur during immigration enforcement operations have in some cases triggered protests, lawsuits, and calls for investigations.
October 26, 2025
high
general
Observed pattern of public and legal responses following contentious or fatal outcomes in enforcement actions.