News & Commentary about Free Speech

Protecting free speech means protecting a free press, the democratic process, diversity of thought, and so much more. The ACLU has worked since 1920 to ensure that freedom of speech is protected for everyone.

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A demonstrator wearing a bandana on their face

Nov 26, 2019

America's Mask Bans in the Age of Face Recognition Surveillance

Nov 20, 2019

The U.S. Government Tracked, Detained, and Interrogated Journalists. We’re Suing on Their Behalf.

Nov 15, 2019

Whistleblowers Are Public Servants. We Must Protect Them.

Oct 24, 2019

South Dakota Governor Caves on Attempted Efforts to Silence Pipeline Protesters

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Oct 15, 2019

Our Online Speech Rights Are Under Threat

Sep 30, 2019

Trump’s Whistleblower Attacks Are Troubling, But Not Unprecedented

Sep 27, 2019

The Trump Administration Can’t Force Colleges to Further Its Anti-Muslim Agenda

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Aug 27, 2019

New Resource Tool Sheds Light on Government’s Prepublication Review System

Aug 8, 2019

After the Power of Protest Ousts a Governor, Puerto Rico has a New Leader. For Now.

Protesters hold their hands in the shape of a mountain to symbolize protecting Maunakea during a news conference on their efforts to block the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope

Jul 25, 2019

Hawaiians are Taking to the Streets and Exercising their First Amendment Rights