Press Releases
about Free Speech
Jun 29, 2016
ACLU Challenges Law Preventing Studies on ‘Big Data’ Discrimination
First Amendment Lawsuit Brought on Behalf of Academic Researchers and Journalists Who Fear Prosecution Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Jun 23, 2016
ACLU of Pennsylvania Sues City of Philadelphia Over Free Speech Restrictions During DNC
PHILADELPHIA — The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania filed a federal lawsuit against Philadelphia today against on behalf of the Poor People’s Economic Human Right...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jun 15, 2016
ACLU Sues City of Cleveland Over RNC Rules that Violate Free Speech
CLEVELAND — The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a lawsuit in federal court yesterday seeking changes to regulations put in place by the city of Cleveland for the 201...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jun 02, 2016
Environmental Protesters Fight Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Coal Ash Landfill
ACLU Makes Free Speech Case Defending Residents of Low-Income, Majority Black Alabama Town
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Racial Justice
Mar 09, 2016
Report Shows Health Risks of Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets, Other “Nonlethal” Weapons Used by Police
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations, which includes the American Civil Liberties Union, and Physicians for Human Rights today release...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Human Rights
Sep 18, 2015
Appeals Court to Reinstate Lawsuit Against FBI by Insane Clown Posse Fans
DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan today hailed a federal appeals court ruling that allows fans of rap duo Insane Clown Posse — known as “Juggalos” ...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Criminal Law Reform
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