The First Amendment protects individuals’ right to free speech and expression regardless of the popularity of the viewpoint. Free speech is vital to a vibrant democracy. ACLU-TN has long championed individuals’ right to speak, read, publish and protest freely, without fear of censorship.
After more than 37 years as ACLU-TN executive director, Hedy Weinberg announced that she is stepping down.
Our statement on the bill targeting so-called “obscene” materials in public school libraries.
Oppose HB 1944, which unconstitutionally censors school libraries.
Stop lawmakers' attempts to silence, ban, and censor truthful education.
In an effort to defend academic freedom, we sent an open records request regarding the McMinn County Board of Education’s recent decision to remove “Maus.”
Highlights from our 2022 legislative agenda.
in recent years, the Knoxville Police Department has increased their reliance on surveillance technology, from acquiring automatic license plate readers, working with state lawmakers to enhance their ability to use drones to spy on protesters, and signing agreements with powerful corporations like Amazon to access surveillance data.
A federal judge today blocked a new law requiring businesses that allow trans-inclusive public restrooms to post a government-prescribed warning sign.
We filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the Tennessee law that would require businesses that allow transgender people to use the restroom that matches their gender to post a government-prescribed warning sign.
In this issue: "2021 Legislative Highlights," "ACLU-TN Launches Storytelling Collection Project Highlighting Impact of Money Bail in Rural Tennessee," "Legal Updates," "ACLU-TN Board Nominations," and more.
