Press Releases
about Free Speech
Jan 16, 2026
ACLU to Federal Court: Pentagon Press Policy Threatens Core First Amendment Freedoms
The New York Times sued in December over new rules that require journalists to report on only pre-approved information
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: The New York Times Co. v. Department of Defense
Jan 15, 2026
Appeals Court in Mahmoud Khalil’s Case Decides Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Until Immigration Court Proceedings Complete
Despite this ruling, the legal fight continues and the government has no legal authority to re-detain him until the appeals process is fully concluded
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Dec 29, 2025
And Tango Makes Three Should Return to the Shelf in Escambia County, ACLU Argues
The picture book about the true story of two male penguins raising a chick together is once again the target of unjustifiable censorship
Issue Areas:
LGBTQ Rights
Free Speech
Court case: Parnell v. Escambia
Dec 08, 2025
Federal Court Orders Trump Administration to Restore SEVIS Student Record for Rümeysa Öztürk
Preliminary injunction allows Ms. Öztürk to fully re-engage with all the opportunities of her PhD program
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Öztürk v. Trump
Dec 02, 2025
SCOTUS Should Protect Organizations from State Subpoenas That Chill Free Speech, ACLU Argues
In First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Platkin, the Supreme Court will consider when federal courts can review claims that state subpoenas unconstitutionally chill First Amendment rights
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Dec 01, 2025
ACLU Urges Supreme Court to Protect Free Expression Online in Copyright Case
In Cox v. Sony, punishing service providers will put all Internet users at risk
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
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CaliforniaJan 2026
Free Speech
Privacy & Technology
Doe V. Dhs. Explore Case.Doe v. DHS
On February 2, 2026, the ACLU, ACLU of Northern California, and the ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a motion in federal court to quash a Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) administrative subpoena seeking Google subscriber records about our client, solely because he engaged in constitutionally protected speech criticizing DHS conduct. -
News & CommentaryFeb 2026
Free Speech
Cómo Una Ley De La época De Covid Que Prohíbe Las "noticias Falsas" En Puerto Rico Acecha A La Prensa. Explore News & Commentary.Cómo una ley de la época de COVID que prohíbe las "noticias falsas" en Puerto Rico acecha a la prensa
Dos periodistas desafían una ley que amenaza la libertad de prensa en un intento de prohibir la desinformación -
Washington, D.C.Jan 2026
Free Speech
The New York Times Co. V. Department Of Defense. Explore Case.The New York Times Co. v. Department of Defense
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News & CommentaryFeb 2026
Free Speech
How A Covid-era Law Banning ‘fake News’ In Puerto Rico Targets The Press. Explore News & Commentary.How a COVID-era Law Banning ‘Fake News’ in Puerto Rico Targets the Press
Two journalists are challenging a law that threatens press freedom in an attempt to ban misinformation.