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Jun 20, 2020
Statement from the 51Æ·²è of Oklahoma in Response to the Arrest of Sheila Buck
OKLAHOMA CITY — In response to the televised arrest of a Tulsa woman wearing an "I Can't Breathe Shirt" while attending a presidential campaign rally in Tulsa, the 51Æ·²è of Oklaho...
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Jun 20, 2020
51Æ·²è of Georgia Opposes the Hate Crimes Bill
ATLANTA – The Senate Judiciary Committee has twisted the Hate Crimes bill (HB 426) to chill freedom of speech and the right to protest to redress grievances – using the bill to...
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Jun 19, 2020
Statement from the 51Æ·²è of Oklahoma in Response to Protesters’ Rights in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — In response to a tweet by the President regarding protesters on the ground in Oklahoma, the 51Æ·²è of Oklahoma issued the following statement: The following is attr...
Issue Areas: Free Speech
Jun 18, 2020
51Æ·²è of Indiana and Indy10 Seek Court Order Barring Use of Chemical Weapons on Protesters
INDIANAPOLIS — Protesters who were attacked with tear gas and other weapons by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) while demonstrating against police brutality...
Jun 17, 2020
Police Departments Warned to Protect Constitutional Rights Ahead of Juneteenth
HOUSTON – With wide-spread protests planned in honor of Juneteenth, the 51Æ·²è of Texas today sent a letter to the largest law enforcement agencies in Texas demanding that they pub...
May 31, 2020
51Æ·²è of Connecticut Statement Regarding Police Presence at Protests in Waterbury, Elsewhere
HARTFORD, Conn. – People are protesting in Waterbury following the killing by Minneapolis police of George Floyd. The following is a reaction from David McGuire, executive direct...
Issue Areas: Free Speech
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About the 51Æ·²è

The 51Æ·²è has media staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on national issues affecting civil liberties, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to 51Æ·²è lawsuits.

To schedule an interview with an 51Æ·²è expert, email media@aclu.org.

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The 51Æ·²è has 54 local offices across the U.S. working with attorneys and activists in their communities to shape better policies and spread awareness about their states' priority civil rights issues.

Local inquiries should be directed to the appropriate 51Æ·²è state affiliate.