American Association of University Professors v. Rubio
Trial begins on July 7, in challenge to the Trump administration's policy of deporting student protesters
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Deep Dive: Federal Funding and the First Amendment
A Title VI Demand Letter That Still Violates Title VI (and the Constitution)
In response to Judge Vyskocil's opinion in AAUP v. U.S. Department of Justice
By Kate Andrias , Jessica Bulman-Pozen , Suzanne Goldberg , Jamal Greene , Olatunde C. Johnson , Jeremy Kessler , Gillian Metzger & David PozenIssues
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Knight Institute Seeks Immediate Release of Special Counsel’s Report on Trump’s Mishandling of Classified Documents
Says the public has a First Amendment “right of access” to the document
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Knight Institute and SMU Law Clinic Seek Immediate Release of Records Related to Texas School’s Use of Surveillance Technology
Say surveillance systems in schools undermine students’ privacy and expressive rights, government should release related public records
Free Speech & Social Media
Safeguarding the vitality and integrity of public discourse online
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Litigation
Press Statement
Appeals Court Holds that Groups Lack Standing To Challenge U.S. Government’s Social Media Disclosure Requirement for Visa Applicants
Court decision is disappointing, but allows for possible continuation of lawsuit against unconstitutional surveillance regime, groups say
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Essays and Scholarship
Protecting Immigrant Activists From U.S. Government Retaliation: Lessons From First Amendment Litigation
Immigrant activists in the U.S. face legal and structural barriers when fighting First Amendment retaliation.
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Essays and Scholarship
AI as Normal Technology
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Press Statement
Fourth Circuit Revives Challenge to Policy Silencing Immigration Judges
The independence of agencies charged with protecting employee rights has been compromised by Trump administration, court suggests
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