The defense argues that Tennessee's civil-rights statute is just a rebranded assault charge, risking the criminalization of free speech unless the state proves actual interference with protected rights.

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In a pivotal court case, prosecutor Liz Eban argues that intimidation linked to ancestry qualifies as a civil-rights violation, but judges are demanding solid proof of its impact.

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A Tennessee appellate panel grapples with a controversial case involving neo-Nazis, civil rights, and the interpretation of intimidation laws.

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