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about Free Speech
Dec 07, 2020
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Washington Statement on Contempt Ruling in Black Lives Matter v. Seattle
SEATTLE — A federal judge has held the city of Seattle in contempt of court after finding multiple violations of court orders barring the Seattle Police Department (SPD) from ind...
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Free Speech
Dec 04, 2020
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of North Dakota Supports Racial Justice Protests, Offers Know Your Rights Information
As racial justice activists continue their protests at North Dakota State University in response to how officials handled recent reports of students making racist posts on social m...
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Free Speech
Nov 16, 2020
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Utah Publishes "Know Your Rights" Advisory Guide for Utah Education Professionals
Earlier this month, the ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Utah published an updated version of "Free Speech Rights of Public-School Teachers and Staff in Utah," a Know Your Rights advisory guide for educati...
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Free Speech
Oct 26, 2020
NYCLU and Legal Aid Society Sue Mayor, NYPD for Police Brutality During Protests
Lawsuit Argues City Condoned, Set Policy of Excessive Force Against Protesters
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Free Speech
Oct 22, 2020
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Comment on Trump Admin Anti-Semitic Declarations
The Trump administration is reportedly considering declaring several international nonprofits, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, as anti-Semitic.
Below is co...
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Free Speech
Oct 14, 2020
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥-DC Files Complaint on Behalf of Demonstrator Injured By Military Helicopters Used to Intimidate Racial Justice Demonstrators
WASHINGTON – The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of the District of Columbia today filed a complaint under the Federal Tort Claims Act on behalf of Dzhuliya Dashtamirova, a 23-year old woman who suffered i...
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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
+3 Issues
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. -
VirginiaJun 2025
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Suri V. Trump. Explore Case.Suri v. Trump
Whether someone with a valid visa within the U.S. can be arrested and detained on the basis of their protected political speech and familial associations.