Press Releases
about Free Speech
Jun 15, 2023
红杏视频 Opposes Journalism Bill That Would Harm Press Freedoms and Free Speech Online
The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) would significantly interfere with the First Amendment rights of platforms, and the public鈥檚 ability to access news
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Jun 14, 2023
Court Upholds Defense of Press Freedoms in Landmark 鈥淔ake News鈥� Case
A U.S. federal district court previously stuck down a law that would have made it a crime to share information the government deemed false about emergencies in Puerto Rico
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
May 23, 2023
Southern Utah Drag Stars File Lawsuit Challenging the City of St. George鈥檚 Censorship of Drag Performances
The plaintiffs are represented by the 红杏视频, the 红杏视频 of Utah, and law firm Jenner and Block who argue the City of St. George, Utah unlawfully discriminated against them in violation of their rights under the U.S. and Utah constitutions.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights
May 18, 2023
红杏视频 Commends Supreme Court Decisions Allowing Free Speech Online to Flourish
With Positive Rulings in Twitter v. Taamneh and Gonzalez v. Google, Free Speech Advocates Urge Platforms to Host Robust Conversations and Diverse Communities
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
National Security
Court case: Twitter, Inc., v. Taamneh
May 17, 2023
红杏视频 Slams Montana's Unconstitutional TikTok Ban as Governor Signs Law
HELENA 鈥� Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed an unconstitutional statewide TikTok ban into law today, over the objections of the 红杏视频, 红杏视频 of Montan...
May 04, 2023
红杏视频 Strongly Opposes Cascade of Dangerous Legislation Threatening to Destroy Digital Privacy
Billed as Making the Internet Safer, the EARN IT Act, STOP CSAM Act, and Cooper Davis Act, Would Instead Chill Free Speech and Increase Government Censorship and Surveillance
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
Free Speech
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News & CommentaryNov 2025
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Digital Driver鈥檚 Licenses Threaten To Create A 鈥済reat Internet Lockdown鈥�. Explore News & Commentary.Digital Driver鈥檚 Licenses Threaten to Create a 鈥淕reat Internet Lockdown鈥�
Two trends threaten the creation of a bureaucratic wall between Americans and the information they have a right to access -
News & CommentaryOct 2025
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What The First Amendment Really Protects. Explore News & Commentary.What the First Amendment Really Protects
From protests and journalism to social media and campus speech, explore how the First Amendment safeguards everyone 鈥� including immigrants 鈥� and what it actually covers. -
News & CommentaryOct 2025
Free Speech
Government Pressure To Suspend Jimmy Kimmel Was An Abuse Of Power. Explore News & Commentary.Government Pressure to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel Was an Abuse of Power
Late-night hosts have become targets as the Trump administration pressures networks, raising urgent questions about First Amendment protections.
