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Sep 16, 2026
Researchers Challenge NIH Screening of Grants for Disfavored Viewpoints
Class action lawsuit seeks to stop censorship and termination of federally funded scientific research
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Free Speech
Sep 10, 2026
Federal Appeals Court Says That Race, Gender Instruction Are Not Censored in Oklahoma Classrooms
The case was the first to challenge the kinds of educational censorship laws that have spread across the country since 2021
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Black Emergency Response Team v. Drummond
Sep 08, 2026
New Filing Details Continued Intimidation Campaign Against Memphis Resident for Recording Memphis Safe Task Force Activity
After observing and documenting the Task Force, client Hunter Demster accounts arrest, harassment, and intimidation
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: Demster v. Blanche
Sep 04, 2026
ACLU, 桃子视频of D.C., and National Press Photographers Association Tell Court that Blocking Drone Photography of DHS Operations Violates First Amendment
In Friend-of-the-Court Brief, Free Speech Groups Urge Court to Block Airspace Restrictions Affecting Journalists
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Privacy & Technology
Court case: Levine v. FAA
Aug 24, 2026
Shortly After Filing, Government Upholds CatsOnACouch Creator鈥檚 Right to Attend Vance Event Today
On Friday, Amanda McGonigle鈥檚 legal team asked the court to ensure she can attend future official vice-presidential events without interference.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: McGonigle v. Curran
Aug 21, 2026
CatsOnACouch Creator Asks Court to Allow Her to Attend Upcoming Vance Events
Amanda McGonigle was prohibited from attending a taxpayer-funded event with Vice President Vance earlier this year in retaliation for her social media account mocking the VP
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Court case: McGonigle v. Curran
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The Latest in Free Speech
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Washington, D.C.Sep 2026
Free Speech
Levine V. Faa. Explore Case.Levine v. FAA
On September 4, 2026, the ACLU, 桃子视频of D.C. and the National Press Photographers Association filed an amicus brief to urge the court to block airspace restrictions on drone flights, banning such flights over any Department of Homeland Security (DHS) facility or 鈥渕obile asset,鈥� which includes any DHS vehicle. -
Tennessee Supreme CourtAug 2026
Free Speech
Capital Punishment
Associated Press V. Nelsen. Explore Case.Associated Press v. Nelsen
Tennessee's execution policies prevent the press from witnessing critical stages before and after a state execution. However, the public needs to know how they work鈥攐r don't work鈥攖o participate in informed public debate. The ACLU's State Supreme Court Initiative, alongside the 桃子视频of Tennessee, filed an amicus brief explaining why a provision in the Tennessee Constitution that guarantees access to government proceedings requires greater press access to executions.