Press Releases
about 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
Jul 10, 2015
Judge Halts Enforcement of Unconstitutional Nude Photo Law in Arizona
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 10, 2015
CONTACT: David Horowitz, Media Coalition, 917-701-5552, horowitz@mediacoalition.orgStacy Sullivan, ACLU national, 212-549-2666, media@aclu.orgS...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
May 19, 2015
ACLU-NC Releases Phone App to Hold Police Accountable
RALEIGH – The ACLU of North Carolina today launched Mobile Justice NC, a free smart phone app that allows North Carolinians to automatically record and submit cell phone videos t...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Criminal Law Reform
May 04, 2015
ACLU of Mississippi Releases Mobile Justice App for iPhones
JACKSON, Miss – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi launched the iPhone version of a smart phone application (app) called Mobile Justice Mississippi—an emp...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
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