Press Releases
about Free Speech
Apr 23, 2024
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Statement on Congress’ Latest Attempt to Ban TikTok and Restrict Free Speech Online
WASHINGTON — Over the weekend, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, which includes extremely concerning provisions that would function...
Court case: TikTok Inc., et al. v. Garland (Amicus)
Apr 16, 2024
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ, Civil-Society Groups, Urge Congress to Extend Funding for Affordable Internet Program
Without additional funding, the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides government subsidies for internet to tens of millions of Americans, will expire.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Apr 15, 2024
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Decline to Hear Case on Protestors’ Rights
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court today declined to hear a case that would have affirmed that the First Amendment protects protest leaders and organizers from being held liable for ...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Doe v. Mckesson (Ford v. Mckesson)
Apr 08, 2024
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Brief Urges Supreme Court to Reject Trump Immunity Claims
WASHINGTON — The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ and Íøºì±¬ÁÏ of the District of Columbia filed a friend-of-the-court brief today in the Supreme Court in Trump v. United States, argui...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Free Speech
Court case: Trump v. United States
Apr 03, 2024
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Commends FCC Efforts to Restore Net Neutrality Rules
The FCC will vote on the rules later this month, securing access to a free and open internet.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Apr 01, 2024
Federal Trial Challenging Florida Law that Targets Voter Registration, Civic Engagement, and Political Speech Begins
Civil Rights and Latinx-led organizations are challenging a provision in SB 7050 that prohibits noncitizens from collecting or handling voter registration forms
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Free Speech
Court case: Hispanic Federation v. Byrd
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The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ has 54 local offices across the U.S. working with attorneys and activists in their communities to shape better policies and spread awareness about their states' priority civil rights issues.
Local inquiries should be directed to the appropriate Íøºì±¬ÁÏ state affiliate.
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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 Íøºì±¬ÁÏ 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.
