Press Releases
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
Oct 27, 2025
Journalists Argue Against Puerto Rico's COVID-era “Fake News” Law in Federal Appeals Court
The law chilled journalists’ reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic and threatened press freedom in emergencies
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Rodríguez-Cotto v. Pierluisi-Urrutia
Aug 21, 2025
Journalist Detained by ICE for Livestreaming Law Enforcement Activity Files for Immediate Release
Mario Guevara is the only journalist in detention in retaliation for his reporting in the United States
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Aug 21, 2025
Periodista detenido por ICE al transmitir en vivo actividades policiales solicita liberación inmediata
Mario Guevara es el único periodista detenido en represalia por su labor informativa en Estados Unidos
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jul 16, 2025
Minnesota Supreme Court Rejects Attempt to Compel Disclosure of Reporter Communications
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled today that the Minnesota Free Flow of Information Act (MFFIA) does not have an exception for journalists who are alleged to ha...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jun 20, 2025
ACLU Urges Court to Block Unconstitutional Order Targeting NPR and PBS
Amicus briefs in funding cases argue that the outlets cannot be defunded for ideological reasons
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
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