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Brian Hauss

Deputy Director

ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµSpeech, Privacy, and Technology Project

Bio

Brian Hauss is the deputy director of the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy & Technology Project, where he focuses on free speech issues. Since joining the ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµin 2012, he has litigated cases throughout the country defending the First Amendment rights of authors, journalists, media organizations, protesters, labor unions, civil servants, nonprofits, for-profits, and gadflies. He is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Law School and served as a law clerk to the Hon. Marsha S. Berzon of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.


Featured work

May 1, 2023

When Complaining About a Public Official Can Land You in Jail

When Complaining About a Public Official Can Land You in Jail

Oct 20, 2022

It’s Time to Reaffirm Our First Amendment Right to Boycott

It’s Time to Reaffirm Our First Amendment Right to Boycott

Oct 9, 2020

The Trump Administration is Banning Talk about Race and Gender

The Trump Administration is Banning Talk about Race and Gender

Jun 3, 2020

Police are Attacking Journalists at Protests. We’re Suing.

Police are Attacking Journalists at Protests. We’re Suing.

May 20, 2020

We’re Suing to Protect Press Freedom During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We’re Suing to Protect Press Freedom During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dec 11, 2019

Devin Nunes’ Cow Has a First Amendment Right to Call Rep. Nunes a ‘Treasonous Cowpoke’

Devin Nunes’ Cow Has a First Amendment Right to Call Rep. Nunes a ‘Treasonous Cowpoke’

Jul 22, 2019

Arkansas Made It Illegal to Call a 'Veggie Burger' A 'Burger.' We're Suing.

Arkansas Made It Illegal to Call a 'Veggie Burger' A 'Burger.' We're Suing.

Apr 16, 2019

Arizona Lawmakers Running Scared After Anti-Boycott Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Arizona Lawmakers Running Scared After Anti-Boycott Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Feb 22, 2019

Laws Suppressing Boycotts of Israel Don’t Prevent Discrimination — They Violate Civil Liberties

Laws Suppressing Boycotts of Israel Don’t Prevent Discrimination — They Violate Civil Liberties

Jan 28, 2019

In Congress, a Threat to Americans’ First Amendment Right to Boycott

In Congress, a Threat to Americans’ First Amendment Right to Boycott