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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Victoria Hernandez Jose is a member of North Carolina’s sole farmworkers’ union, which has been targeted by a state law limiting its ability too represent and advocate for farm laborers.

Sep 28, 2018

Federal Court Victory for Migrant Farmworkers Protects Their Right to Organize

Sep 20, 2018

The First Amendment Bars Officials From Targeting Nike Because They Don’t Like Colin Kaepernick

Sep 18, 2018

Some Schools Need a Lesson on Students’ Free Speech Rights

Sep 12, 2018

Louisiana Mayor Caves on Attempted Ban of Nike Products

Sep 4, 2018

Drones Are Revolutionizing Journalism, but Congress Could Curb This New Tool

Sep 4, 2018

Is the Government Planning to Surveil Keystone XL Protesters?

Aug 31, 2018

Tofurky Has a Right to Free Speech, Too

Aug 24, 2018

New York State Can’t Be Allowed to Stifle the NRA’s Political Speech

Aug 17, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh Chose Corporations Over the Public in a Major Net Neutrality Fight

Aug 10, 2018

ICE Contractor Tries to Scare Activists With Legal Threats, Free Speech Be Damned