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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

Oct 11, 2017

The Right to Boycott Is Under Threat

The Right to Boycott Is Under Threat

Jul 20, 2017

The First Amendment Protects the Right to Boycott Israel

The First Amendment Protects the Right to Boycott Israel

May 26, 2017

Yesterday, Charged with Assaulting a Reporter. Today, Charged with Defending the Constitution.

Yesterday, Charged with Assaulting a Reporter. Today, Charged with Defending the Constitution.

May 9, 2017

You Can’t Say That on Television (Colbert Edition)

You Can’t Say That on Television (Colbert Edition)

May 5, 2016

After Losing in Court, Michigan Funeral Home Now Claims Religion Justifies Firing Transgender Woman

After Losing in Court, Michigan Funeral Home Now Claims Religion Justifies Firing Transgender Woman

Dec 23, 2014

VICTORY! Federal Jury Holds Catholic School Accountable for Sex Discrimination

VICTORY! Federal Jury Holds Catholic School Accountable for Sex Discrimination

Mar 12, 2014

Federal Court Rules DOJ’s Location Tracking Memos Can Stay Secret

Federal Court Rules DOJ’s Location Tracking Memos Can Stay Secret

Dec 13, 2013

Members of Congress Ask AG Holder to Release Justice Department’s GPS Tracking Memos

Members of Congress Ask AG Holder to Release Justice Department’s GPS Tracking Memos

Oct 25, 2013

How to Stop the Government From Putting Another Lavabit Out of Business

How to Stop the Government From Putting Another Lavabit Out of Business

Sep 25, 2013

Banned Books Week: The Struggle Against Censorship Continues

Banned Books Week: The Struggle Against Censorship Continues