News & Commentary

From funding cuts and executive orders to billion-dollar lawsuits, the Trump administration is mounting a historic assault on independent journalism and press freedom.

From civil rights protests to Trump-era lawsuits, New York Times v. Sullivan continues to shape press freedom

With access to education, diverse perspectives, and a supportive community, college students are in a unique position to challenge the status quo and advocate for the issues that matter most to them.  

Is there harmful content on the internet for young viewers? Undoubtedly. But not every societal ill requires a solution from the government.

In Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the court will hear arguments about whether a law that requires age-verification before accessing sexual speech online is constitutional. We are in court to protect free speech on and offline.

We break down the absurd-but-true history of trying to censor sexual speech under the guise of "keeping kids safe."

ACLU 2024 Election Conversation Guides

We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.

A well-written, personal letter or email is an invaluable way to make your voice heard.