Press Releases
about Free Speech
Jan 19, 2021
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ and Everytown Speak Out on Prohibiting Guns at Public Protests
NEW YORK — Following the armed insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, this country faces one of the direst moments in our history. The president and elected officials sought...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Civil Liberties
Dec 18, 2020
Legal Aid, NYCLU Joint Statement on DOI Investigation Into the NYPD’s Response During the George Floyd Demonstrations
NEW YORK – The Legal Aid Society and the New York Civil Liberties Union released the following statement responding to a report issued today by the New York City Department of In...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Free Speech
Dec 07, 2020
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ 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...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Dec 04, 2020
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ 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...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Nov 16, 2020
Íøºì±¬ÁÏ of Utah Publishes "Know Your Rights" Advisory Guide for Utah Education Professionals
Earlier this month, the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ 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...
Issue Areas:
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
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 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.
