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about Free Speech
Jul 27, 2021
Court Vacates Charges for Roselle Park Resident Wrongly Cited under Obscenity Ordinance
The Borough of Roselle Park moved to dismiss conviction and fine previously imposed by the municipal court
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jul 20, 2021
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Louisiana Releases Statement After Trans Sports Ban Protesters Violently Removed From State Capitol
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana state senators today voted to overturn Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of Senate Bill 156, which bans transgender youth from participating in school spo...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Free Speech
Jul 19, 2021
Comment on Justice Department Strengthening Protections for Journalists
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department unveiled a new policy protecting journalists’ records after the Trump administration secretly demanded access to those sensitive records on ...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jul 09, 2021
Judge Blocks Tennessee Anti-Trans Restroom Sign Law
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A federal judge today blocked a new law in Tennessee that required businesses and other entities that allow transgender people to use the public restroom that ...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Free Speech
Court case: Bongo Productions LLC et al v. Lawrence et al
Jun 25, 2021
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Files Lawsuit Challenging New Tennessee Law Requiring Restroom Warning Signs
“Transgender people frequently face discrimination and harassment in all facets of life, including being assaulted or harassed in restrooms. This law encourages such violence,â€...
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Free Speech
Court case: Bongo Productions LLC et al v. Lawrence et al
Jun 24, 2021
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Indiana Files First Amendment Challenge to Firing of Porter County Educator
SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Indiana today filed suit against Porter County Education Services (PCES) on behalf of a teacher’s aide who was fired fo...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
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PodcastJul 2025
Free Speech
The Abcs Of Free Speech With Emerson Sykes. Explore Podcast.The ABCs of Free Speech with Emerson Sykes
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News & CommentaryJun 2025
Free Speech
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Live Coverage: Final Scotus Decision Day. Explore News & Commentary.Live Coverage: Final SCOTUS Decision Day
The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ has served as counsel or filed amicus briefs in more than half of the cases that the Supreme Court will decide today. -
News & CommentaryJun 2025
Free Speech
Read Detained Activist Mahmoud Khalil’s Letter To His Son. Explore News & Commentary.Read Detained Activist Mahmoud Khalil’s Letter to His Son
The Trump administration has detained Khalil since March for his activism. Ahead of his first Father’s Day, he writes about the grief he has felt being separated from his wife and son.
