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Freedom of Speech and Religion

The freedom of expression, the freedom of the press, and the freedom of religion -- supported by the strict separation of church and state -- are protected by the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights and are guaranteed to all Americans.

Please explore below to learn about the NYCLU's work to protect our First Amendment rights and to take action to protect free speech and freedom of religion in New York State.

Advocacy

Protecting Protest Campaigns

News Items and Releases (see all)

May 1, 2008 - NYCLU Files Claim Against City of Troy; Argues Art Exhibit Illegally Closed

April 29, 2008 - NYCLU Urges Mayor, City Council to scrap vague, broad proposal to regulate for environmental monitoring

April 28, 2008 - NYCLU, ACLU Urge Federal Appeals Court To Lift Ban On Renowned Scholar

Court Cases (see all)

Doe v. Gonzalez (Challenge to Patriot Act’s National Security Letter Provision and Associated Gag Provision)

American Academy of Religion et al. v. Chertoff et al. (Challenge to Ideological Exclusion under the Patriot Act)

Barton v. State of New York

Publications (see all)

Report: Arresting Protest (2003)

Palm Card: Demonstrating in New York City (2004)

Report: Rights and Wrongs at the RNC (2005)

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