Press Releases

The American Civil Liberties Union has media staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on issues affecting civil liberties, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to ACLU lawsuits.

Reporters with questions about ACLU work, please contact media@aclum.org.

Settlement reached in Cambridge ‘speech and assembly public safety charges’ case

The City of Cambridge will not charge for public safety services for “Demonstration Events” in the City’s parks.

Senate votes to defend net neutrality and monitor consumer privacy

A free and open internet is a baseline requirement for a free and open society in the 21st century.

In walkouts, students are learning firsthand that their voices matter

This is a critical moment in history.

Anthony Scaramucci cannot silence Camilo Caballero

Scaramucci threatened to sue a Tufts student for writing a critical column in the school paper.

Court affirms that BP oil spill bloggers are protected by state statute

The ruling makes it clear that journalists who speak out can do so without fear of being sued.