CA Judicial Commission Admonishes Improper Actions by Sonoma County Judge
SONOMA, CA – In the Recorder’s “Sonoma County Judge Disciplined for Diving Too Far Into Local School…
Landmark Decision in NY Court Grants Public Right to Transparency in Prosecutorial Ethics Cases Involving Prosecutorial Misconduct.
NEW YORK CITY, NY — Judge Victor Marrero of the federal court in Southern New York this…
Protest Leaders’ First Amendment Rights Preserved, Federal Court Rules
By Nevya Patel WASHINGTON, DC — The ACLU reports the decision that if there was no intent,…
U.S. Supreme Court to Review Legal Challenge from United States, Families, and Doctors Opposing Transgender Health Care Ban
By Yana Singhal WASHINGTON, DC – After various challenges on the Transgender Health Care Ban, the Supreme Court…
ACLU, Others Sue over New Louisiana Law Demanding Display of 10 Commandments in Public Schools
By Kayla Garcia-Pebdani BATON ROUGE, LA — The American Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union…
Supreme Court Unanimously Rules in Favor of NRA in Free Speech Case, Upholds First Amendment Rights of All Advocacy Groups
The ACLU represented the NRA, arguing that a government regulator’s attempts to abuse her power to coerce…
Suspended by Florida Governor, State Attorney Andrew Warren Announces Reelection Campaign Focused on Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform
By Maeve O’Brien TAMPA, FL- Former Democratic State Attorney Andrew Warren—suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022—announced…
Guest Commentary: States Dust Off Obscure Anti-Mask Laws to Target Pro-Palestine Protesters
In today’s world of constant surveillance, people protesting should have the right to wear a mask By…
Commentary: There Are Restrictions to Free Speech, but They Should Be Used as a Last Resort
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Like many in the past week, I revisited in my reading…
LETTER: ACLU Urges Opposition to the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act
Dear Representative: The American Civil Liberties Union strongly urges you to oppose H.R. 6090, the Anti- Semitism…
Rep. Sara Jacobs: ‘I’ve Experienced Antisemitism All My Life’
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, released the following statement after voting against…
Judge Delivers First Amendment Win for Local News and Social Media Journalism
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson A judge has thrown out a civil harassment lawsuit and…
Bay Area District Attorneys Respond to Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Area Gaza Protests
By Bergen Greenley SAN FRANCISCO, CA – There were dozens of arrests April 15 in connection to…
Judge Jails First Amendment Auditor/Cop Watcher for 180 Days
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Jose “Chille” DeCastro is a journalist known for his controversial approach…
Sacramento City Police Arrest Reporter at Gaza Protest – Illegal, but Not Isolated
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento city police can be a feisty…
Guest Commentary: Why Is the ACLU Representing the NRA before the US Supreme Court?
The ACLU has always stood up for free speech – no matter the speaker. By Anthony D….
Guest Commentary: : What the 303 Creative Decision Means and Doesn’t Mean for Anti-Discrimination and Public Accommodation Laws
Businesses offering expressive services do not have a First Amendment right to refuse to serve customers based…
ACLU, ACLU of Northern California Urge Court to Continue to Block Unconstitutional Restriction on Online Publication
The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act was framed as a law to protect children’s privacy online, but…
Iowa’s Book Ban and ‘Don’t Say LGBTQ’ Law Temporarily Blocked
Special to the Vanguard Des Moines, IA – A federal district court temporarily blocked two provisions of…
Commentary: Dangerous Books
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor It’s interesting the parallels in life. This weekend I wrapped up…
