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about Free Speech
May 31, 2020
NYCLU Statement on Weekend Protests and Curfews in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse
NEW YORK - Over the weekend, thousands across the state gathered to protest police violence against Black people and demand justice for the victims of racist murders in recent week...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
May 12, 2020
After ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥-DC Flags First Amendment Problems With Student Online Speech Rules, D.C. Public Schools Modifies Technology Policy
WASHINGTON – Two weeks after receiving a letter from the ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of the District of Columbia identifying several constitutional deficiencies regarding its policy governing studentsâ...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Privacy & Technology
May 07, 2020
NYCLU Statement on Demonstrations During Pandemic
NEW YORK - The New York Police Department issued summons to protesters outside a Manhattan hospital on Sunday. In response, the New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following ...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Apr 09, 2020
Panhandling Restrictions Challenged by ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Indiana Lawsuit
HEA 1022 effectively bans financial solicitations in downtown areas
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Apr 07, 2020
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Louisiana Wins Victory in Dismissal of Defamation Case Against New Orleans Photographer
NEW ORLEANS – The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Louisiana prevailed in court on Friday when a federal judge dismissed a defamation case against a New Orleans photographer who...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Mar 12, 2020
NYCLU Sues to End Internet and Social Media Bans for People Convicted of Committing Sex Offenses
NEW YORK — Today the New York Civil Liberties Union, Rutgers Law School Constitutional Rights Clinic, and Prisoners’ Legal Services of New York filed a lawsuit to end New Yorkâ...
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
+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.