Press Releases
about Free Speech
Jan 10, 2018
ACLU Statement on Trump’s Comments on Libel Laws
NEW YORK — President Trump said today that he wants to “take a strong look at our country’s libel laws” in order to make it easier to win lawsuits against the news media, p...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Dec 21, 2017
ACLU-DC Applauds Jury Verdict in Inauguration Day Protestor Criminal Trials
WASHINGTON — A jury has found all six defendants in the first criminal trial against Inauguration Day protestors in D.C. Superior Court not guilty on all counts.
Scott Michelman,...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Dec 07, 2017
Free Speech Lawsuit Challenges Arizona Law Aimed at Anti-Israel Boycotts
State Law Requires Contractors to Sign Document Promising Not to Boycott Israel
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Oct 19, 2017
Texas City Tells People No Hurricane Harvey Aid Unless They Promise Not to Boycott Israel
HOUSTON — The city of Dickinson, Texas, is requiring applicants for Hurricane Harvey rebuilding funds to certify in writing that they will not take part in a boycott of Israel. T...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Oct 11, 2017
ACLU Free Speech Case Challenges Law Aimed at Anti-Israel Boycotts
Kansas Law Requires Contractors to Sign Document Promising Not to Boycott Israel
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Sep 28, 2017
ACLU of Louisiana Condemns School Official’s Threats to Students’ First Amendment Rights
Bossier Parish School District threatens to punish students who “take a knee” in protest of racial injustice
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
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