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Mar 28, 2025
In New Filing, Rümeysa Öztürk Urges Court to Protect Her Rights, Release Her
Ms. Öztürk was unlawfully detained by ICE in Massachusetts this week
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Court case: Öztürk v. Trump
Mar 27, 2025
Court Hears Arguments in First Amendment Challenge to Federal Arts Funding Restriction
Changes to NEA policy in response to Íøºì±¬ÁÏ lawsuit do not solve the problems for arts organizations or deprive court of jurisdiction, attorneys argue
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Court case: Rhode Island Latino Arts v. National Endowment for the Arts
Mar 26, 2025
Library Patrons Sue Greenville County Over Widespread Removals and Restrictions of LGBTQ Books
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Local library patrons, with help from the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ and Íøºì±¬ÁÏ of South Carolina, are suing officials in South Carolina’s most populous co...
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights Free Speech
Mar 19, 2025
Court Rules Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawsuit Challenging His Unlawful Detention by ICE Should Move Forward in New Jersey
This comes after ICE arrested Mr. Khalil for his support for Palestinian rights and sent him to a detention facility 1,400 miles away from his family
Issue Areas: Free Speech Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Mar 17, 2025
Soon-to-be-Father Mahmoud Khalil Asks Court to Release Him to Family Immediately
Mr. Khalil was unlawfully detained by ICE because of his speech in support of Palestinian rights
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
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
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