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Can Trump change the law with an executive order? Erase DEI at the federal level? Target dissent? ACLU experts answer.

The “Dear Colleague Letter” seeks to dictate teaching, curriculum, and school climate, and limit academic free expression.

Criticism of the government and policies of Israel is not anti-Semitism.

The government may not threaten funding cuts as a tool to pressure recipients into suppressing First Amendment–protected speech.

Khalil, who was unlawfully arrested in retaliation for his advocacy, details this violation of his free speech rights.

The Trump administration just put millions of students’ education and civil rights at risk by closing key Department of Education offices and firing half of its workforce.

The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how harmful these unlawful practices are.

A SLAPP suit brought against Columbia professors who criticized the school’s response to student protests is a classic – and unlawful – way to weaponize our legal system to punish and silence constitutionally-protected speech. The ACLU is back in court to protect our right to free speech.

A free society is one where its people can live their lives and prosper without government intrusion. The notion of a “Free State of Florida” touted by Gov. Ron DeSantis is increasingly ironic, particularly when it comes to the rights and protections of children.