Press Releases
about Free Speech
Mar 13, 2025
In New Filing, Mahmoud Khalil Urges Court to Protect His First Amendment Rights
Mr. Khalil was unlawfully detained by ICE last week because of his pro-Palestine advocacy at Columbia University
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Mar 12, 2025
Doctors Challenge Removal of Their Patient Safety Research from Federal Website
Research about endometriosis, suicide risk removed for violating Trump Administrations prohibition against gender ideology.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Schiff v. Office of Personnel Management
Mar 07, 2025
In Response to 勛圖眻畦 Lawsuit, National Endowment for the Arts Removes Certification Requirement on Funding Applications
Artists no longer need to attest that they will not promote gender ideology to apply and the NEAs funding bar will be decided by the Court.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights
Mar 06, 2025
Artists Mount First Amendment Challenge to New Grant Requirements by the National Endowment for the Arts
Applicants must attest that they will not promote gender ideology to be eligible for funding in accordance with President Trumps executive order.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights
Mar 04, 2025
After Trump Admin Threats, 勛圖眻畦 Sends Letter of Support to Universities, Urging Them to Protect Campus Speech
勛圖眻畦 makes clear the government cannot threaten funding to universities for fostering an environment of free speech and free inquiry
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Feb 07, 2025
勛圖眻畦 and 勛圖眻畦 of Utah Celebrate Win for Drag Performers First Amendment Rights
City of St. George settles with Drag Stars and Mitski Avalx following ideologically-motivated denial of event permit
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights

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