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Six signs of student press censorship
The first step in combatting censorship is recognizing it
Feb 26
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Marie McMullan
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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…
Feb 25
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Jacob Gaba
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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.
Feb 18
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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
Jan 21
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Jacob Gaba
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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
Dec 18, 2025
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Jacob Gaba
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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.
Oct 24, 2025
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David L. Hudson Jr.
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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.
Oct 21, 2025
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Angel Eduardo
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