Babylon Bee urges Supreme Court to protect parody, says First Amendment pointless if you can't mock government
Fox News
The Babylon Bee filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court to support Anthony Novak, who created a parody Facebook page in 2016 to mock his local police department.
The Babylon Bee recently filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court to support Anthony Novak, a man who created a parody Facebook page in 2016 to mock his local police department in Parma, Ohio. Novak mocked local law enforcement with six parody posts, but he was jailed and prosecuted for a felony under Ohio law prohibiting the use of a computer to "disrupt" or "interrupt" police functions. Brian Flood is a media reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to brian.flood@fox.com and on Twitter: @briansflood.
Novak was acquitted and he eventually sued for the violation of his First and Fourth Amendment rights, but the Sixth Circuit found that there was probable cause to believe Novak’s protected speech was criminal and the officers were entitled to qualified immunity.
Israel Syria diplomatic talks resume with U.S. backing as Trump administration mediates discussions. Prime Minister's Office announces renewed dialogue on border security.
U.S. State Department backs President Donald Trump's pledge to aid Iranian protesters as demonstrators reportedly take control of streets in western Iran.
Authorities shot and killed an individual armed with a knife in New Jersey on January 5, according to the state attorney general's office.
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer says Republicans' probe into Minnesota fraud will expand into other states.
President Donald Trump proposes mandatory cognitive tests for all presidents and vice presidents while criticizing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats at GOP retreat.
Crystal D. Randall charged with reckless arson after apartment fire damaged 13 units in Harris County. Texas woman allegedly burned boyfriend's clothing in barbecue pit Monday.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., condemns President Donald Trump's Venezuela military action, despite his history of softer approaches to socialist dictators.
Health insurance companies summoned to Capitol Hill hearings by House Energy & Commerce Committee and Ways & Means Committee as Americans face rising healthcare costs.
Venezuela faces deepening chaos as Maduro's removal creates power vacuum. Rival factions battle for control while experts warn of worse aftermath
Line of duty deaths for U.S. police officers fell from 148 in 2024 to 111 in 2025, with firearm-related fatalities declining 15% and traffic deaths dropping 23%, new report shows.
Rep. Wesley Hunt introduces bill to terminate Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon and Somalia amid Minnesota fraud allegations.
Pastor Corey Brooks argues welfare dependency exploits taxpayers during his Walk Across America, citing Minnesota Somali community statistics and calling for merit-based policies.
Opening statements will be heard Tuesday morning in the trial of Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school police officer accused of not doing more to save lives in the 2022 mass shooting.