Guest Commentary: This Law Could Criminalize Everyday Conversations about Immigration
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a federal law that violates our First Amendment right to…
Letter: Turning Point USA Visit to UC Davis Poses Danger to Public Safety
By Kelly Conner I am writing to express my strong concern and opposition to the planned speaking…
ACLU Warns School District to Host After School Satan Club at District Facilities
By Michael McCutcheon HELLERTOWN, PA – The ACLU of Pennsylvania last week sent a letter warning the…
Federal Judge Repudiates DeSantis Suspension of Andrew Warren, but Has No Remedy
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Tampa, FL – It was a mixed ruling from the perspective…
My View: Where Does the Line between Protected Speech and Hate Speech Come into Play
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor A Ninth Circuit Panel rejected First Amendment claims brought by students…
Court Orders CBP to Disclose Information about Secret Teams Targeting Travelers
By Alyssa Eng BROOKLYN, NY – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York…
Student Opinion: Banning Books on Race and Sexuality Is Counterproductive
By Michelle Lin LOS ANGELES — From September 18, 2022, to September 24, 2022, certain libraries,…
SF Supervisors, Despite Opposition from Civil Rights Groups, Approve SF Police Use of Thousands of ‘Spy’ Cameras
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Board of Supervisors late Tuesday voted…
Federal Judge Blocks Arizona Law that Limits Recording Police Officers
By Ava Schwartzapfel PHOENIX, AZ – A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against a potential…
Guest Commentary: Arizona’s New Law Banning People from Recording Police Violates our First Amendment Rights
By Shreya Tewari It is disturbingly easy to find examples of law enforcement wielding brutal violence against…
Northeastern Professor Wins Case in Effort to Hold Prosecutors Responsible for Misconduct
By Mansour Taleb-Ahmed and Angelina Sang NEW YORK, NY – This summer a Northeastern University Law School…
Newspaper Says Police Union Blocked Access to Press Conference
By Matthew Keys The newspaper that covers Vallejo said it was prevented from attending a press…
Appeals Court Supports Appeal of Man’s First Amendment Claim in Filming Police Case
By Leila Katibah and Mihajla Milovanovic LAKEWOOD, CO – Last week, YouTube blogger and journalist Abade Irizarry’s…
Guest Commentary: The Supreme Court Benches the Separation of Church and State
The court has adopted an approach that would see the lines between church and state hopelessly blurred,…
Guest Commentary: You Have the Right to Record Law Enforcement Officers — Including at the Border
In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception…
Guest Commentary: Livestreaming Police Is a Critical First Amendment Right
It is critical that the courts maintain robust First Amendment protections for people to record, share, and…
ACLU and Knight Institute Petition U.S. Supreme Court to Reconsider Constitutionality of Muzzling Millions of Former Government Employees
By Catherine Hamilton and Darling Gonzalez WASHINGTON DC – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said last…
Guest Commentary: Freedom of the Press Is under Attack
The Biden administration must commit to protect journalists, free press, and free speech. By Kelly Simon and…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Has the ACLU Lost Its Way in Protecting Speech They Hate?
By David M. Greenwald On Sunday, the NY Times ran a provocative story: “Once a Bastion of…
Director of Tennessee Top Law Enforcement Agency, County DA and Officers Sued for Falsely Arresting Man Who Photoshopped Image Demeaning Dead Deputy
By Alexander Ramirez DICKSON, TN – The District Attorney General here and Director of the Tennessee Bureau…
