Washington Post – Politics:
The Fourth Circuit ruled that a North Carolina law aimed at ending undercover investigations violates the First Amendment.
Author: Rachel Weiner
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Rep. Scott Perry fights to keep phone from team probing Jan. 6 attack
Washington Post – Politics:
The Pennsylvania Republican has support from House leadership as he argues the Constitution’s “speech and debate” clause protects him from the special counsel probe.
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Proud Boys move to subpoena Trump in seditious conspiracy trial
Washington Post – Politics:
Some of the Proud Boys have argued that the former president should be on trial, not them.
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U.S.: Proud Boys leader learned of upcoming arrest from D.C. police officer
Washington Post – Politics:
Shane Lamond is under investigation by the FBI over his relationship with Enrique Tarrio, who faces seditious conspiracy charges.
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Man carrying Confederate flag through Capitol on Jan. 6 sentenced to 3 years
Washington Post – Politics:
Kevin Seefried said he didn’t mean the flag as a racist provocation and is ashamed of his part in the riot.
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DeAndrea Gist Benjamin confirmed to Fourth Circuit judgeship
Washington Post – Politics:
DeAndrea Gist Benjamin has been confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She’s the second woman of color to serve on the Fourth Circuit.
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North Carolina ban on campaign lies is ‘likely unconstitutional’
Washington Post – Politics:
The law was used to prosecute North Carolina’s attorney general.
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Live-streaming traffic stop is free speech, but protecting it is a challenge
Washington Post – Politics:
Dijon Sharpe sued after being told he could go to jail for live-streaming police officers during a traffic stop.
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Neo-Nazi leader and girlfriend accused of targeting Md. power stations
Washington Post – Politics:
Atomwaffen founder Brandon Russell and a girlfriend, Sarah Clendaniel, are accused of launching a neo-Nazi plot to attack power substations around Baltimore.