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Oct 04, 2023
ACLU, Civil Rights Organizations, and Broadcasters Demand Transparency into FBI Raid of Journalist’s Home
Allegations that a journalist’s reporting violated computer crime laws has a chilling effect on our right to a free and fair press.
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Oct 03, 2023
New ACLU Report Shines Light on Shadowy EdTech Surveillance Industry and the Dangerous Consequences of Surveillance in Schools
ACLU Urges Schools to Protect Students and Promote Better Student Surveillance Technology Decision-Making
Issue Areas: National Security Privacy & Technology Free Speech
Oct 02, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear First Amendment Challenge to Criminal Defamation Law
The ACLU calls on state legislators to repeal antiquated, unconstitutional criminal libel laws.
Issue Areas: Free Speech LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Frese v. Formella – Challenge to New Hampshire Criminal Defamation Law
Sep 26, 2023
ACLU Commends FCC Decision to Begin to Reinstate Net Neutrality Regulations
WASHINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union commends the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) announcement of a new notice of proposed rulemaking to reinstate both vit...
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Sep 25, 2023
ACLU Urges Congress to Strike Down Dangerous Legislation Threatening to Destroy Digital Privacy and Free Speech Online
In a letter to lawmakers, the ACLU and 60 partner organizations opposed the STOP CSAM act, citing significant harms to free speech and an increase in government surveillance.
Issue Areas: Free Speech Privacy & Technology
Sep 19, 2023
ACLU of Maine releases “Know Your Rights: Back to School”
The civil liberties organization is urging Maine students, teachers, and staff to understand their constitutional rights and obligations in the face of increasing attacks
Issue Areas: Free Speech LGBTQ Rights
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