Courthouse News Service: Federal judge stops implementation of California misinformation law
Courthouse News Service wrote about our victory for free speech on behalf of YouTube and X creator, "Mr Reagan."
Fox News: Federal judge blocks California law banning election deepfakes
Fox News covered our lawsuit on behalf of YouTube and X creator, "Mr Reagan."
Volokh Conspiracy: Judge Blocks California Law Restricting “Materially Deceptive” Election-Related Deepfakes
Eugene Volokh covered our victory in blocking California’s law on election-related deepfakes.
HLLI and UMLC Sue Minnesota to Defend Free Speech Rights of Rep. Franson and ‘Mr. Reagan,’ Creator of Viral Kamala Harris Satire Video
HLLI and Upper Midwest Law Center filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Minnesota's law, § 609.771, which bans AI-generated political satire.
Kohls v. Ellison
HLLI filed a second lawsuit on behalf of AI-generated political satire, joined the by Upper Midwest Law Center, representing plaintiffs “Mr Reagan,” a political creator, and state Rep. Mary Franson challenging Minnesota Statutes § 609.771.
AP: California laws cracking down on election deepfakes by AI face legal challenges
“I’m not familiar with the Alabama law. On the other hand, the governor of Alabama had hasn’t threatened our client the way the governor of California did,” HLLI Director Ted Frank told The Associated Press.
SF Chronicle: California law banning election deepfakes draws conservative challenge hours after being signed
Coverage of HLLI's suit on behalf of Christopher Kohls, the person behind the “Mr Reagan,” YouTube and X accounts, who challenges the constitutionality of two bills that Gov. Gavin Newsom says outlaw “Mr Reagan” parody content illegal.
HLLI Sues California to Protect Free Speech Rights of “Mr Reagan,” Creator of Viral Kamala Harris Satire Video
The Hamilton Lincoln Law Institute (HLLI), a public interest law firm, is suing California officials on behalf of “Mr Reagan,” a YouTuber who creates political satire videos.
Kohls v. Bonta
HLLI filed a lawsuit on behalf of Christopher Kohls, known as “Mr Reagan,” the creator satirical political videos, including one called out by Gov. Gavin Newsom as being “illegal” under the bills he signed on September 17, 2024.
National Review: Travelers File Class-Action Suit against Anti-Israel Activists Who Organized Chicago Airport Traffic Blockade
The National Review wrote in depth about HLLI’s civil lawsuit against anti-Israel activists who blockaded the entrance to O’Hare International Airport on April 15, 2024.
