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Jul 16, 2025
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Compel Disclosure of Reporter Communications
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled today that the Minnesota Free Flow of Information Act (MFFIA) does not have an exception for journalists who are alleged to ha...
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Court case: Energy Transfer LP v. Greenpeace International, Unicorn Riot
Jul 10, 2025
Texas Social Media Law Violates First Amendment, ACLU Argues
The law would limit minors’ access to content deemed harmful by the government
Issue Areas: Free Speech Privacy & Technology
Court case: CCIA v. Paxton
Jul 09, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil Seeks to Challenge Government’s Retaliatory, Post-Facto Charges Against Him in Federal Court
The preliminary injunction motion argues that the government’s post-hoc charge against Mr. Khalil was retaliatory and violates the First Amendment
Issue Areas: Free Speech Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Jul 01, 2025
Georgetown Scholar to Remain Free After Appeals Court Rejects Trump Admin Bid to Re-Detain Him
Dr. Badar Khan Suri was released on May 14th after ICE arrested him for constitutionally protected association and speech in support of Palestinian rights
Issue Areas: Free Speech Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Suri v. Trump
Jun 30, 2025
Arts Groups Argue “Gender Ideology” Still Unconstitutionally Penalized by National Endowment for the Arts
Groups ask court for summary judgment on First Amendment, Fifth Amendment, and APA arguments
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Court case: Rhode Island Latino Arts v. National Endowment for the Arts
Jun 27, 2025
ACLU Comment on Supreme Court Decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court issued a blow to freedom of speech and privacy today by upholding Texas legislation that requires invasive age verification to access online conten...
Issue Areas: Free Speech Privacy & Technology
Court case: Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton
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