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Concise breakdowns of the most pressing issues in free speech, whether it's decoding landmark cases or unpacking political controversies.
Six signs of student press censorship
The first step in combatting censorship is recognizing it
 • Marie McMullan
What FIRE’s critics get wrong about our ICE app lawsuit
FIRE is suing Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem for strong-arming Facebook and Apple to censor groups and…
 • Jacob Gaba
Deep dive into New York’s proposals to ban demonstrations near houses of worship
Core among the rights protected by the First Amendment is the right to demonstrate.
Can Congress subpoena a journalist for reporting a Delta Force commander’s name?
Issuing standardless subpoenas against journalists for doing their job threatens our free press
 • Jacob Gaba
Can the government ban controversial public holiday displays?
If the government opens up a forum for holiday displays, it can’t pick winners and losers
 • Jacob Gaba
Thurgood Marshall: America’s premier First Amendment defender
Thurgood Marshall was a giant in American law and culture. His civil rights legacy and Supreme Court advocacy are rightfully honored.
 • David L. Hudson Jr.
Why Marco Rubio's arguments for deporting noncitizens for speech are wrong
In August, FIRE sued Secretary of State Marco Rubio for violating the First Amendment.
 • Angel Eduardo
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