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Jul 1, 2026 David Mytych sued the National Park Service over protest site placement near the Freedom 250 event Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The case challenged whether security and permitting decisions were being used to limit meaningful protest access to a public event.
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- Complaint and motion for TRO filed — Mytych v. Griess — On July 1, 2026, David Mytych filed a complaint and motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction against the National Park Service (NPS) in the U.S.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 76 – 2026-06-27–2026-07-03
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Mar 13, 2026 A Texas jury found nine anti-ICE protesters guilty on terrorism-support and related charges Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The verdict showed anti-terror law being applied in a protest context, with implications for how institutions treat dissent.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
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- Texas protesters found guilty of terrorism support — In Texas, nine anti-ICE protesters were found guilty of providing support for terrorism and other charges, marking a significant case regarding the use of anti-terrorism statutes against leftwing protesters.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Mar 7, 2026 Superior Court Judge Emily Richardson accepted an Alford plea in the Cop City protest case with restrictive probation terms Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The plea resolved a protest case but imposed conditions that raised concerns about courts enabling limits on political association and expression.
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- Judge accepts Alford plea in 'Cop City' protest case — John Mazurek, a protester against the Atlanta police training center known as 'Cop City', resolved his three-year felony arson case by taking an Alford plea to a reduced charge of criminal damage to property.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 60 – 2026-03-07–2026-03-13
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Jan 21, 2026 The Eighth Circuit issued an administrative stay lifting Judge Menendez's protest injunction against ICE Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The stay weakened a lower-court check on federal force and shifted institutional power back toward executive enforcement.
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- Appeals court lifts injunction on ICE actions against protesters — The eighth US circuit court of appeals granted the justice department's request for an administrative stay, temporarily lifting a preliminary injunction issued by Judge Katherine Menendez.
- Tincher v. Noem (D. Minn.) 0:25-cv-04669 — The Eighth Circuit issued an administrative stay of Judge Menendez's preliminary injunction, temporarily lifting the restrictions on ICE's use of force against… — The Eighth Circuit issued an administrative stay of Judge Menendez's preliminary injunction, temporarily lifting the restrictions on ICE's use of force against protesters.
- Appeals court lifts restrictions on ICE use of force in Minneapolis — A federal appeals court has temporarily lifted restrictions that previously limited immigration agents from using force against peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 53 – 2026-01-17–2026-01-23
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Oct 9, 2025 Judge Sara Ellis restricted federal agents' use of force and arrests against protesters and journalists in Illinois Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The injunction imposed legal limits and identification rules on federal agents to protect civil liberties and accountability.
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- Judge restricts federal agents' use of force in Illinois — U.S.
- Federal Judge Issues Order Protecting Journalists in Chicago — A federal judge issued a 14-day order prohibiting federal agents from using force or arresting journalists in Chicago without probable cause.
- Temporary Restraining Order Against Federal Agents Targeting Journalists
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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