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First Amendment

Book bans reveal what prison officials ignore and what they fear

Vaidya Gullapalli Sep 25, 2019

Law Enforcement Cracks Down On Climate Activists

Vaidya Gullapalli Sep 16, 2019

Broad Anti-Trafficking Law Faces Its First Constitutional Challenge

Human rights groups, sex worker rights activists, a digital archive and others say they are already facing censorship.

Melissa Gira Grant Jun 28, 2018

In Louisiana, Threatening to File a Complaint Against Police Can Lead to a Five-Year Prison Sentence

Michael Stein Apr 17, 2018

Activists Fight Back After NYPD Turns Prosecutor To Avoid Civil Suits

Max Rivlin-Nadler, Ashoka Jegroo Feb 06, 2018

Execution policy on trial in Arizona as journalists seek transparency

Carimah Townes Jul 26, 2017