Free Speech & Censorship

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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.

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Know Your Rights
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FAQ: Understanding the PEACE Act

Press Release
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ACLU-TN Files Lawsuit Challenging Criminalization of Local Officials’ Votes on Immigration Policies

Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights, Free Speech & Censorship, Democracy & Voting
Press Release
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ACLU-TN Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Families, PEN America to Halt Book Bans in Rutherford County Schools

Students, authors and advocates join together to protect freedom of speech and the freedom to learn
Issue Areas: Free Speech & Censorship
News & Commentary
A person is holding a sign outside the Capitol Building that reads " #Keep TikTok".

Banning TikTok is Unconstitutional. The Supreme Court Must Step In.

Our First Amendment right to express ourselves must be protected.
Court Case
Jul 25, 2025

Bartlett Muslim Society v. City of Bartlett

Court Case
Jun 24, 2025

Capp et al. v. Funk et al.

Court Case
Aug 30, 2023

Blount Pride, Inc. v. Desmond

Court Case
Jun 25, 2021

Bongo Productions, LLC et al. v. Lawrence et al.