News & Commentary about Free Speech

Protecting free speech means protecting a free press, the democratic process, diversity of thought, and so much more. The ACLU has worked since 1920 to ensure that freedom of speech is protected for everyone.

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Oct 19, 2018

It’s No Trick — These Virginia Cities Are Criminalizing Halloween

Oct 17, 2018

Why Trump's Stormy Daniels Tweet Wasn't Defamation

Oct 11, 2018

Oops — Did Police Accidentally Reveal Unconstitutional Surveillance When They Tweeted a Screenshot?

Oct 9, 2018

Trump Administration Seeks to Stifle Protests Near White House and on National Mall

Sep 28, 2018

Laws Targeting Israel Boycotts Fail Again in Court

Victoria Hernandez Jose is a member of North Carolina’s sole farmworkers’ union, which has been targeted by a state law limiting its ability too represent and advocate for farm laborers.

Sep 28, 2018

Federal Court Victory for Migrant Farmworkers Protects Their Right to Organize

Sep 20, 2018

The First Amendment Bars Officials From Targeting Nike Because They Don’t Like Colin Kaepernick

Sep 18, 2018

Some Schools Need a Lesson on Students’ Free Speech Rights

Sep 12, 2018

Louisiana Mayor Caves on Attempted Ban of Nike Products

Sep 4, 2018

Drones Are Revolutionizing Journalism, but Congress Could Curb This New Tool