Press Releases
about Free Speech
May 15, 2024
ACLU Files Title IX Complaint Against Harrison County School District for Dress Code Discrimination
District’s Sex-Based Dress Code Perpetuates Harmful Stereotypes and Creates a Hostile Environment for Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights
May 02, 2024
ACLU Condemns House Passage of Dangerous Bill That Would Chill Free Speech
This Bill Would Falsely Equate Criticism of Israel with Antisemitic Discrimination
Apr 26, 2024
ACLU Urges College and University Leaders to Protect Free Speech and Academic Freedom
NEW YORK — In response to the anti-war protests happening at colleges across the country, and the disturbing arrests that have followed, the American Civil Liberties Union sent a...
Apr 25, 2024
ACLU Commends the FCC’s Restoration of Net Neutrality Regulations
WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union commends the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) vote today to restore vital net neutrality regulations by reclassifying b...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Apr 23, 2024
ACLU Statement on Congress’ Latest Attempt to Ban TikTok and Restrict Free Speech Online
WASHINGTON — Over the weekend, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, which includes extremely concerning provisions that would function...
Apr 16, 2024
ACLU, Civil-Society Groups, Urge Congress to Extend Funding for Affordable Internet Program
Without additional funding, the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides government subsidies for internet to tens of millions of Americans, will expire.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
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