Press Releases
about Free Speech
Sep 11, 2019
In ACLU Lawsuit, Greeley Agrees to Stop Enforcing “Median Ban” That Targets Panhandlers
DENVER – In response to an ACLU of Colorado lawsuit filed this morning in federal court, the City of Greeley has agreed to immediately stop enforcing its ordinance that bans pede...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Sep 11, 2019
ACLU-NJ Challenges Unconstitutional Donor Disclosure Law That Threatens Free Speech
The suit, filed in federal district court, warns that the overbroad law infringes upon freedom of expression and freedom of association
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jul 11, 2019
ACLU Cautions Against Flag Desecration Charges in Fishers
INDIANAPOLIS – The ACLU of Indiana raised concerns regarding recent flag desecration charges. Two men in Fishers, Indiana were arrested and charged with arson and flag desecratio...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
May 23, 2019
ACLU Comment on Julian Assange Indictment
NEW YORK — The Department of Justice today charged WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange under the Espionage Act.
Ben Wizner, director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Speech...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Apr 25, 2019
Third Federal Court Blocks Anti-BDS Law as Unconstitutional
AUSTIN — A federal court in Texas today blocked a state law requiring government contractors to certify that they are not engaged in boycotts of Israel or companies that do busin...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Apr 02, 2019
ACLU and Knight Institute Challenge Constitutionality of Far-Reaching Government Censorship System
Organizations Argue “Prepublication Review” Unconstitutionally Restricts Speech of Millions of Former Public Servants
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Edgar v. Haines
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