Press Releases

Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of Anti-LGBTQ+ Ordinance for BoroPride

A federal judge signed an order that blocks the city of Murfreesboro and officials from enforcing its anti-LGBTQ+ ordinance during the BoroPride festival weekend—protecting the free speech and expression of Murfreesboro residents and drag performers.

Judge Blocks Enforcement of Anti-Drag Law in Blount County

A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order preventing enforcement of the unconstitutional anti-drag law in Blount County.

ACLU-TN & Attorneys File Lawsuit to Protect Free Speech of Blount County Drag Performers

Lawsuit Filed in Response to District Attorney’s Plan to Enforce Unconstitutional Anti-Drag Law

Court Rules Signs Are Allowed in House Galleries

A Davidson County judge has ruled that signs are allowed in House galleries for the duration of our lawsuit.

Chancery Court Judge Blocks Enforcement of House Rule Banning Signs

A Davidson County judge has blocked enforcement of a Tennessee House of Representatives rule for the special session that bans signs in the galleries of the House.

ACLU-TN Files Lawsuit to Protect Constituents’ Right to Free Speech in the Tennessee House

ACLU-TN filed a lawsuit on behalf of three Tennesseans who were forced to leave a Tennessee House subcommittee hearing for quietly holding 8 ½ x 11 inch pieces of paper expressing their opinions on issues before the subcommittee.