Press Releases
about Free Speech
Aug 14, 2025
Suit Seeking to Punish Freedom from Religion Foundation for Advocacy Dismissed
The suit was brought by the Oklahoma State Department of Education in an attempt to silence FFRF’s advocacy
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Walters v. Freedom From Religion Foundation
Jul 30, 2025
Federal Appeals Court Denies Trump Administration Bid to Re-detain Mahmoud Khalil
The administration must comply with court order blocking use of foreign policy bar to deport him
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump
Jul 18, 2025
Court Agrees Trump Administration’s ICC Sanctions Likely Violate Advocates’ First Amendment Rights
The court issued a preliminary injunction prohibiting the administration from punishing two human rights advocates for speaking to the ICC
Issue Areas:
National Security
Free Speech
Court case: Smith v. Trump
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
Jul 10, 2025
Texas Social Media Law Violates First Amendment, 51Æ·²è Argues
The law would limit minors’ access to content deemed harmful by the government
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Privacy & Technology
Court case: CCIA v. Paxton
Jul 09, 2025
Mahmoud Khalil Seeks to Challenge Government’s Retaliatory, Post-Facto Charges Against Him in Federal Court
The preliminary injunction motion argues that the government’s post-hoc charge against Mr. Khalil was retaliatory and violates the First Amendment
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Immigrants' Rights
Court case: Khalil v. Trump

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