A Nebraska Incarcerated Man Went on His Girlfriend’s Podcast. Then the Prison Cut Off Their Contact
By Sara Gentzler, Flatwater Free Press Julie Montpetit didn’t see it coming. Not her newfound passion for…
Lawsuit Filed to Halt Trump’s Plan for Military Presence in Portland
The State of Oregon and the City of Portland filed suit to block President Donald Trump’s order to federalize 200 members of the Oregon National Guard and send them into Portland, arguing that it is unlawful, unconstitutional, and a violation of both the Posse Comitatus Act and the Tenth Amendment.
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of National Queer Theater in First Amendment Case against NEA
A federal judge has ruled that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) violated the First Amendment by disfavoring grant applicants accused of promoting “gender ideology.”
Federal Court Blocks Discovery Request, Protects First Amendment Rights of Human Rights Groups
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York denied a sweeping discovery request from Isaac Levi Pilant, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen sanctioned for violence against Palestinians, ruling that the effort would have violated constitutional protections and threatened the ability of civil society to continue its work.
Lawsuit Alleges OSU Violated Free Speech Rights in Student’s Expulsion
A 19-year-old student and social media activist has filed a federal lawsuit against The Ohio State University, alleging that he was expelled for exercising his First Amendment rights after posting controversial videos on Palestinian rights and the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Opinion: The Week the Warning Lights Went from Yellow to Red
The Trump administration has been using its power to intimidate critics, punish dissent, and redefine the boundaries of speech, culminating in the president’s declaration that he will label antifa as a terrorist organization, which is a move straight out of the authoritarian playbook.
Op-ed | Protecting Free Speech in the Face of Government Retaliation
Since Charlie Kirk’s killing, the government has threatened to punish anyone who speaks ill of the conservative…
Court Issues Injunction against DHS for Violating First Amendment Rights
A federal district court has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Homeland Security from assaulting or retaliating against journalists, legal observers and protesters in Southern California, affirming the First Amendment rights of those documenting and protesting violent immigration raids.
Op-ed | Free Speech at Risk in America’s Schools
The ACLU is challenging laws and policies that censor students and educators in classrooms across the country, arguing that these efforts violate the First and 14th Amendments and undermine democracy.
Harvard Wins Legal Battle over Research Funding, Citing First Amendment Rights
A federal court ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it attempted to rescind billions of dollars in research funding from Harvard University, citing concerns about campus antisemitism and ideological capture, in violation of the university’s First Amendment rights.
Trump’s Flag Burning Order Violates First Amendment, Says Landmark Protester
Gregory “Joey” Johnson, the protester at the center of the landmark Supreme Court case Texas v. Johnson (1989), issued a statement condemning President Donald Trump’s new executive order targeting flag burning, calling it a violation of basic rights and an act of repression.
ICE Refuses to Release Journalist Despite Court’s Release Order
Mario Alexander Guevara, an award-winning journalist and founder of MG News, has been detained by ICE for over two months for his reporting on law enforcement operations, despite an immigration judge granting him bond, and the ACLU has filed a habeas petition arguing his detention is unconstitutional and retaliatory.
Appeals Court Denies Trump Admin’s Request to Block Grant Reinstatement
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court order requiring the reinstatement of federal research grants that had been terminated earlier this year due to broad policy directives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Press Freedom Groups Urge National Guard to Respect Journalists’ Rights in D.C.
The Society of Professional Journalists and a dozen other press freedom and civil liberties organizations have sent a letter to the National Guard urging them to uphold press freedoms during their current deployment to Washington, D.C.
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 293: Beaten for Protesting
A Sacramento lawsuit challenging police violence during the 2020 George Floyd protests has resulted in a monetary settlement, but the court refused to impose lasting injunctive relief, leaving the plaintiffs and advocates frustrated and vulnerable to repeat abuse.
Kozma’s Comments on Covert Surveillance Spark Alarm
Matthew Kozma, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis, has raised concerns by promoting illegal conduct and undermining privacy rights, as Just Security argues that the agency’s oversight has collapsed and the civil rights office may be eliminated.
Op-Ed: Trump’s Attack on Harvard Threatens Free Speech and Academic Freedom
Trump’s administration is launching a political attack on Harvard University, demanding ideological restructuring under threat of defunding, which is a dangerous and ironic turn for the American right, and would set a precedent for the government to control private institutions.
ACLU Sues Department of Defense for Removing Race and Gender-Related Books
QUANTICO, VA– The American Civil Liberties Union last week sued the Department of Defense’s school system for…
Free Speech Rights of Non-Citizens in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “In India, foreigners don’t enjoy constitutional protection of freedom of speech,” but in the…
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Move to Detain College Student over Pro-Palestinian Protests
A coalition of civil rights attorneys filed an emergency federal lawsuit Monday to block the detention and…