Press Releases

No one should be harassed on public streets by police just because they are filming them

We respect the right of all people to film and report on the actions of police and to document those actions for the general public. No one should be harassed on public streets by police just because they are filming them in action.
Issue Areas: First Amendment Rights

ACLU Urges Court to Keep ‘Devin Nunes’ cow’ Twitter Account Identity Anonymous

In Lawsuit Against @DevinCow and Others, Nunes Is Trying to Use Court to Unmask His Online Critics
Issue Areas: First Amendment Rights

Judge Dismissed Defamation Lawsuit Against University of Virginia Professor who Spoke Out on Confederate Statues

This victory sends a clear message to all who would seek to stifle speech by weaponizing defamation law that such intimidation tactics will not be permitted by Virginia courts. No person should have to abandon their discussion on matters of public concern because of lawsuits like this one.
Issue Areas: First Amendment Rights