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A Pennsylvania driver, Will Cramer, is challenging a 33-year-old local ordinance that prohibits parking vehicles for sale on public streets. Cramer received a fine for displaying a ‘for sale’ sign on his truck, despite it being legally parked. The lawsuit argues that the ordinance violates Cramer’s First Amendment right to free speech. The driver claims he had no driveway and had found a buyer before the fine but refused to pay it. The lawsuit seeks a permanent ban on the ordinance in Nazareth, with Cramer arguing that the free speech rights of all Nazareth residents are at stake.

Former President Trump is scheduled to return to court on Tuesday for a hearing on his alleged violation of a court-imposed gag order. The hearing will begin at 9:30 AM and is expected to focus on whether Trump made public statements about witnesses or the case that violated the order. Judge Juan Merchan is presiding over the trial, which is expected to include testimony from former American Media CEO and National Enquirer publisher David Pecker.

The NYPD arrested over 100 New York University students and faculty members for setting up an encampment on campus in protest against the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The protesters were cuffed and taken to police buses after refusing to leave the encampment despite warnings from the police. Faculty members formed a chain between the cops and the students to shield them and were the first to be arrested. The university had erected metal barriers to prevent the protest from growing but said that protesters not affiliated with the college had breached them.

Manhattan prosecutors have accused former President Donald Trump of violating a gag order multiple times by attacking witnesses and jurors involved in his hush money case. If the judge finds Trump in violation, he could face a range of penalties, including a warning, fine, or jail time.

Legislation requiring TikTok to be sold or face a nationwide ban is rapidly moving through Congress and is expected to become law this week. The move has sparked concerns over the app’s national security risks, with lawmakers citing fears that Chinese government officials could gain access to data on millions of Americans or manipulate the platform for disinformation campaigns. TikTok has denied these claims and is preparing to challenge the law in court, arguing that it violates the First Amendment rights of its American users. The ban would mark an unprecedented step by the US government to shut down a social media platform, and it remains uncertain how quickly or if it will be implemented.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott sparked controversy at a conservative convention by advocating for school vouchers and targeting transgender individuals. Abbott criticized a male teacher who wore a dress to work, arguing that such behavior should not be normalized in schools. However, his comments conflict with the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that LGBTQ people are protected from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Despite the constitutional implications, some conservatives support Abbott’s stance, including State Rep. Briscoe Cain and Texas GOP Chairman Matt Rinaldi.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has accused President Biden of pushing for a ban on TikTok, warning voters to hold him accountable if it comes to pass. The bill, which aims to prohibit TikTok in the US, has passed the House and is now headed to the Senate. If it clears that chamber, Biden has indicated he will sign it into law. TikTok maintains that it does not share US user data with China and asserts that a ban would violate the First Amendment rights of its 170 million American users. The White House has expressed its preference for TikTok to be owned by an American company to safeguard sensitive data and prevent potential manipulation by China. Trump has suggested that a ban on TikTok would benefit Facebook, a platform he has criticized. Meanwhile, Biden’s re-election campaign has joined TikTok, while Trump’s has not.

Former President Donald Trump has accused President Joe Biden of pushing for a ban on TikTok and warned of potential consequences for younger voters. The House of Representatives passed a bill that would give ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese owner, nine months to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban. If the bill passes the Senate, Biden has indicated he will sign it into law. TikTok has argued that a ban would violate First Amendment rights, and the White House has stated it prefers to ensure American ownership of the app to protect sensitive data. Trump has suggested that a TikTok ban would benefit Facebook, whose parent company Meta he has criticized.

Former President Donald Trump has accused President Joe Biden of pushing for a ban on the popular video-sharing app TikTok. The House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would require TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest its US operations within nine months or face a ban. Trump claimed that Biden supports the ban to benefit Facebook, a company he has criticized since his access was revoked. TikTok has vowed to challenge the legislation in court, arguing that it violates the First Amendment rights of its users. The White House has stated that it does not want to ban TikTok but rather ensure that it is owned by an American company to protect sensitive personal data.

The United States government has been attempting to ban TikTok due to national security concerns. The House of Representatives passed a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok within six months or face a ban. A second bill with a nine-month deadline is pending in the Senate. TikTok plans to challenge the legislation in court, arguing it violates First Amendment rights.