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ACLU: The Rule of Law Is Non-Negotiable
If the nation's most powerful law firms and civil society organizations don't stand up for our rights and our democracy, who will?
By Amol Sinha
Letter to My Husband, Mahmoud Khalil
As she prepares to welcome her first child with husband Mahmoud Khalil, Dr. Noor Abdalla writes to her husband one month after he was unlawfully detained for exercising his free speech rights.
A Letter From Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil
Khalil, who was unlawfully arrested in retaliation for his advocacy, details this violation of his free speech rights.
High School Students Explain Why We Can’t Let Classroom Censorship Win
We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.
We Have a Responsibility to Protect Student Protesters
Arresting demonstrators only serves to escalate an already emotionally charged environment, not defuse it.
By Amol Sinha
Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
On Book Bans and Censorship: a Q&A with Martha Hickson, 2023 NJ Librarian of the Year
Even though New Jersey has been a national leader in protecting and expanding civil rights and liberties, there have been censorship attempts across the state this year.
By Elyla Huertas
Banning Books is an Act of Censorship and it Can Take Many Forms – Here's How to Spot it.
As calls for book bans continue to ripple across the country, it’s more important than ever to be informed of how to spot similar waves in your town.
By Elyla Huertas
Know Before You Go: The Role of Police at Protests
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