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Freedom of speech is protected in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights and is guaranteed to all Americans. Since 1920, the ACLU has worked to preserve our freedom of speech. Learn more and take action to protect the right to free speech.


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Free Speech : Resources

Books That Have Been Banned in the United States, II (09/21/2004)

Letter on Behalf of Ryan Clancy to OFAC (08/23/2004)

April 5th, 2004, DOJ OLC Opinion Condoning Controversial FBI Surveillance Tactics (08/16/2004)
The Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel issued this previously undisclosed memorandum in support of the FBI's controversial surveillance of peaceful protesters. The memo was issued in response to an internal complaint by a government employee.

Gonzales v. ACLU II: Supreme Court Rejects Internet Censorship Law (06/29/2004)
Feature on the renewed battle between the Attorney General and the ACLU in the Supreme Court over the constitutionality of COPA

Background on the Flag Desecration Amendment (03/04/2004)

Additional Ways to Protect Free Speech (03/04/2004)

Reasons to Oppose the Flag Desecration Amendment (03/04/2004)
Learn the reasons why the flag desecration constitutional amendment is unwarranted and unconstitutional.

Veterans Who Oppose the Flag Desecration Amendment (03/04/2004)
Read letters, quotes and testimonies from veterans explaining their opposition to a flag desecration amendment.

Letters to the Editor: How To Write Them and Why They Work (03/04/2004)

In Their Own Words: Compendium of Veterans' Quotes Against the Flag Desecration Amendment (03/04/2004)

Message Board Statement (02/10/2004)

Take the Banned Book Quiz! (09/25/2003)

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