Press Releases
about Free Speech
Apr 14, 2017
ACLU Comment on Trump White House Keeping Visitor Logs Secret
WASHINGTON — American Civil Liberties Union Political Director Faiz Shakir issued the following statement on news that the Trump White House will be keeping visitor logs secret:
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Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Apr 07, 2017
Government Backs Down on Attempt to Unmask Twitter User Critical of Immigration Policy
ACLU Represents Anonymous Twitter User Behind @ALT_USCIS
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Mar 13, 2017
Following ACLU Motion, Whatcom Prosecutor Withdraws Warrant to Search Facebook Page of Group Protesting Dakota Access Pipeline
The Whatcom County prosecutor on Monday withdrew a search warrant obtained by the Whatcom County Sheriff Department that would have allowed a search of a Facebook account associate...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Mar 08, 2017
ACLU Challenges Warrant to Search Data of Facebook Page for Group Protesting Dakota Access Pipeline
Warrant Served on Facebook is Overbroad and Violates First and Fourth Amendments, ACLU Argues in Court Filing
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Privacy & Technology
Feb 07, 2017
Landfill Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Community Activists, Agrees to Environmental Protections
ACLU Represents Residents of Low-Income, Majority Black Alabama Town in Settlement Victory
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jan 27, 2017
D.C. Police's Inauguration Day Arrests May Have Violated Rights
ACLU Raises Concerns About Indiscriminate Corralling, Unjustified Pepper Spraying, and Prolonged Processing Time
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
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