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A former Oregon teacher's personal and written testimony in support of SB 1583, submitted to the Senate Committee on Education on February 15, 2024.

A member of the Students for Justice in Palestine chapter at the University of Florida explains their fear and anxiety when Florida officials ordered the deactivation of SJP chapters at public universities in the state.

Explore the critical case that could shape the future of public students’ right to free speech and free association on campus.

ACLU experts discuss our lawsuit on behalf of the University of Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine, and the importance of protecting the First Amendment on campuses.

The First Amendment provides no license to conspire to overturn an election.

Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.

The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what content they publish.

The ACLU of Oregon is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that defends and advances democracy, civil liberties, and civil rights in Oregon. We are an affiliate of the ACLU, our nation's guardian of liberty for more than 100 years. Important areas of the ACLU’s work include education and advocacy about book bans and censorship in public libraries and classrooms.

People across the country shared their thoughts about why inclusive education is crucial for students.