Press Releases
about Free Speech
Mar 17, 2025
Soon-to-be-Father Mahmoud Khalil Asks Court to Release Him to Family Immediately
Mr. Khalil was unlawfully detained by ICE because of his speech in support of Palestinian rights
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Mar 13, 2025
In New Filing, Mahmoud Khalil Urges Court to Protect His First Amendment Rights
Mr. Khalil was unlawfully detained by ICE last week because of his pro-Palestine advocacy at Columbia University
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Mar 12, 2025
Doctors Challenge Removal of Their Patient Safety Research from Federal Website
Research about endometriosis, suicide risk removed for violating Trump Administration’s prohibition against “gender ideology.”
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Schiff v. Office of Personnel Management
Mar 07, 2025
In Response to ACLU Lawsuit, National Endowment for the Arts Removes Certification Requirement on Funding Applications
Artists no longer need to attest that they will not “promote gender ideology” to apply and the NEA’s funding bar will be decided by the Court.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights
Mar 06, 2025
Artists Mount First Amendment Challenge to New Grant Requirements by the National Endowment for the Arts
Applicants must attest that they will not “promote gender ideology” to be eligible for funding in accordance with President Trump’s executive order.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights
Mar 04, 2025
After Trump Admin Threats, ACLU Sends Letter of Support to Universities, Urging Them to Protect Campus Speech
ACLU makes clear the government cannot threaten funding to universities for fostering an environment of free speech and free inquiry
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
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MassachusettsMar 2025
Free Speech
Schiff v. Office of Personnel ManagementSchiff v. Office of Personnel Management
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New YorkMar 2025
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Khalil v. TrumpKhalil v. Trump
Whether a legal permanent resident of the U.S. can be arrested and detained on the basis of their political speech and advocacy. -
News & CommentaryMar 2025
Free Speech
Singled Out for Speaking Up: How UCSC Seized My Digital Life After I Joined a Lawsuit Against ThemSingled Out for Speaking Up: How UCSC Seized My Digital Life After I Joined a Lawsuit Against Them
A student is suing UC Santa Cruz to challenge the unconstitutional search and seizure of her phone in retaliation for her participation in a pro-Palestine, anti-war protest last spring. -
Rhode IslandMar 2025
Free Speech
Rhode Island Latino Arts v. National Endowment for the ArtsRhode Island Latino Arts v. National Endowment for the Arts
On March 6, 2025, the ACLU; the ACLU of Rhode Island; Lynette Labinger, cooperating attorney for the ACLU of Rhode Island; and David Cole filed a federal lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), challenging a new requirement that all grant applicants certify that “federal funds shall not be used to promote gender ideology,” pursuant to President Trump’s Executive Order 14168, and a related prohibition on funding any projects that appear to “promote” such messages.