News & Commentary about Free Expression and Censorship
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The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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Aug 6, 2024
High School Students Explain Why We Can’t Let Classroom Censorship Win
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Feb 14, 2024
Anti-DEI Efforts Are the Latest Attack on Racial Equity and Free Speech
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Sep 27, 2023
10 Advocates on Why They Won’t Stand for Classroom Censorship
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Aug 1, 2023
Arkansas Wants to Unconstitutionally “Card” People Before They Use Social Media
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Apr 14, 2023
RuPaul’s Drag Race Finale Highlights ACLU’s Defense of Trans Rights