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about Free Speech
Jul 10, 2025
Texas Social Media Law Violates First Amendment, ACLU Argues
The law would limit minors’ access to content deemed harmful by the government
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Privacy & Technology
Court case: CCIA v. Paxton
Jul 09, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil Seeks to Challenge Government’s Retaliatory, Post-Facto Charges Against Him in Federal Court
The preliminary injunction motion argues that the government’s post-hoc charge against Mr. Khalil was retaliatory and violates the First Amendment
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Jul 01, 2025
Georgetown Scholar to Remain Free After Appeals Court Rejects Trump Admin Bid to Re-Detain Him
Dr. Badar Khan Suri was released on May 14th after ICE arrested him for constitutionally protected association and speech in support of Palestinian rights
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Suri v. Trump
Jun 30, 2025
Arts Groups Argue “Gender Ideology” Still Unconstitutionally Penalized by National Endowment for the Arts
Groups ask court for summary judgment on First Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and APA arguments
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jun 27, 2025
ACLU Comment on Supreme Court Decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court issued a blow to freedom of speech and privacy today by upholding Texas legislation that requires invasive age verification to access online conten...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Privacy & Technology
Court case: Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton
Jun 20, 2025
ACLU Urges Court to Block Unconstitutional Order Targeting NPR and PBS
Amicus briefs in funding cases argue that the outlets cannot be defunded for ideological reasons
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
About the ACLU
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Contact an ACLU Affiliate
The ACLU has 54 local offices across the U.S. working with attorneys and activists in their communities to shape better policies and spread awareness about their states' priority civil rights issues.
Local inquiries should be directed to the appropriate ACLU state affiliate.
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PodcastOct 2025
Free Speech
The Journalist Who Spent More Than 100 Days In Ice Detention. Explore Podcast.The Journalist Who Spent More Than 100 Days in ICE Detention
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News & CommentaryOct 2025
Free Speech
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Sweeping Ban On Drone Flights Across Chicago Looks Suspiciously Like An Attempt To Ban Press Coverage. Explore News & Commentary.Sweeping Ban on Drone Flights Across Chicago Looks Suspiciously Like an Attempt to Ban Press Coverage
We can’t let government block drone photography of newsworthy events simply by claiming a need to fly their own aircraft in an area or claiming the existence of vague “security threats” -
News & CommentaryOct 2025
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Carta De Del Periodista Detenido Mario Guevara. Explore News & Commentary.Carta de del periodista detenido Mario Guevara
Luego de 100 días en detención migratoria, el periodista Mario Guevara comparte una carta de su puño y letra mediante la cual describe el costo emocional de la separación de su familia, su amor por Estados Unidos y su determinación de seguir reportando -
News & CommentarySep 2025
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
A Letter From Detained Journalist Mario Guevara. Explore News & Commentary.A Letter From Detained Journalist Mario Guevara
After 100 days in immigration detention, journalist Mario Guevara shares a handwritten letter describing the toll of separation from his family, his love for the U.S., and his determination to keep reporting.