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Comedians Greg Proops and Maggie Cassella, artist Daniel Heyman, slam poets Steve Connell and Sekou (tha misfit) and ACLU attorney Ben Wizner discuss censorship and civil liberties

Former ACLU client Ron Bilbao talks about his involvement in the banned books case American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc., Greater Miami Chapter, et. al. v. Miami-Dade County School Board

ACLU Urges High Court to Uphold Free Speech Ruling (03/17/2008)
Washington, DC - The Court announced this morning that it will hear an appeal of a lower court ruling in FCC v. Fox Television Stations, et al. that found the FCC failed to provide adequate justification for its regulations governing the broadcast of "fleeting expletives." The Department of Justice is appealing that decision on behalf of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

ACLU Asks Judge To Review Lawsuit Challenging FBI Brutality (03/05/2008)
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - The American Civil Liberties Union today will ask a federal appeals court to allow a case brought by journalists who were kicked, punched and pepper sprayed by FBI agents to move forward. The ACLU will ask the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to reverse an earlier decision by the district court that sided with the FBI agents and ignored important constitutional issues raised by the journalists.

NYCLU and Journalist Sue to End Secrecy Surrounding NYPD Press Passes (02/20/2008)
The New York Civil Liberties Union today filed a lawsuit in state court challenging the NYPD’s refusal to disclose information about its policy for issuing press passes to journalists covering the cops.

University Officials Trample Free Speech (11/02/2007)
OXFORD, OH – The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio expressed concern Friday over the reaction of officials at Miami University to a student art display. The art piece, created by a group of students, was intended to symbolize the Tree of Life and featured a tire swing and seven ropes. The display stood for several hours until police were called and removed it because it was deemed controversial. Following the removal of the display, university officials and police have threatened action against the students involved.

ACLU of Arizona Says Arrest of Newspaper Owners Stifles Freedom of Press, Violates Privacy Rights of Readers (10/19/2007)
PHOENIX – The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona today blasted the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for arresting two Phoenix New Times owners, saying the arrests appear to be retaliatory in nature and part of a dragnet effort to uncover confidential information about New Times readers.

Hate Speech on Campus (12/31/1994)
ACLU Q&A on hate speech on university campuses

Puerto Rico Journalists' Association v. Mueller - Reply Brief of Appellants (01/25/2008)

Puerto Rico Journalists' Association v. Mueller - Brief for Appellees (01/16/2008)

Puerto Rico Journalists' Association v. Mueller - Brief of Appellants (11/05/2007)
Brief of Appellants to the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals

Puerto Rico Journalists' Association v. Mueller - District Court Opinion and Order (06/13/2007)

ACLU Letter to the University of Illinois (02/17/2006)

ACLU Comments to FCC Regarding Net Neutrality (03/14/2008)

ACLU Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations Regarding Censorship At the Borders (03/28/2006)
Statement of Caroline Fredrickson Director, Washington Legislative Office American Civil Liberties Union Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations Committee on Government Reform, United States House of Representatives Concerning Setting Post-9/11 Investigative Priorities at the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, March 28, 2006

ACLU Comments to the Federal Communications Commission re: MB Docket No. 04-261, the Matter of Violent Television Programming and Its Impact on Children (09/15/2004)

ACLU Testimony of Marvin J. Johnson, Legislative Counsel, at a Hearing on the Committee Print to Amend the Federal Trademark Dilution Act Before the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property of the House Committee on the Judiciary (04/21/2004)

Coalition Sign-on Letter Submitting Comments to the FEC in Response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Political Committee Status (04/06/2004)

Fleeting Expletives Legislation Talking Points (09/19/2007)

ACLU of Arkansas' Letter to the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission (07/10/2007)
ACLU of Arkansas' letter to the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission, submitted as amicus curiae in support of Judge Wendell Griffen.

The Ten Most Challenged Books of 2006 (09/26/2006)

Defending First Amendment Rights (09/26/2006)

A History of Fighting Censorship (09/26/2006)

Additional Statements of Leslie Weise and Alex Young (11/21/2005)

Ashcroft v. ACLU (09/01/2001)
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Ashcroft v. The Free Speech Coalition (09/01/2001)
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Puerto Rico Journalists' Association v. Mueller (11/05/2007)