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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Bela Legosi looking greedily at bundle of internet cables

Aug 1, 2016

Why Broadband Carriers are a Menace to Privacy

Jul 20, 2016

What Could Go Wrong With Asking Teachers To Monitor Kids for ‘Extremist’ Beliefs?

Jul 13, 2016

The Police in Baton Rouge Don’t Like It When Protesters Exercise Their Rights, So We’re Taking Them to Court

Jun 29, 2016

ACLU Challenges Computer Crimes Law That is Thwarting Research on Discrimination Online

Jun 29, 2016

Your Favorite Website Might Be Discriminating Against You

Jun 28, 2016

How Patent Law Held Back Communications Technology

Jun 9, 2016

Gov. Cuomo’s BDS Blacklist Is an Affront to Free Expression

Ben Eaton, Mary Schaeffer, Esther Calhoun, and Ellis Long (from left to right)

Jun 2, 2016

In This Poor, Black, Polluted Alabama Town, Speaking Up Gets You Sued

May 26, 2016

The Government Is Trying to Influence Speech on Social Media — But How?

May 19, 2016

Why the Prosecution of Chelsea Manning Was Unconstitutional