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Attacks on First Amendment Not Welcomed in Alabama
Core political speech is worth defending, even when it is controversial, and the ACLU of Alabama remains steadfast in its 60-year commitment to defending free speech in our state.
By Alison Mollman
Power Grows Where We Show Up
Amid Silence and Censorship, Alabama Students and Professors Reflect on a Year Under SB129
Alabama students and educators are speaking out—reflecting on SB129’s impact after one academic year and confronting what another year could bring. Here are some of their stories.
Our Summary of the 2025 Alabama Legislative Session
We closely tracked more than 150+ bills concerning civil liberties and our team has worked with lawmakers, the media, and our coalition partners to communicate our priorities.
University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Should Reconsider Decision to Close DEI Office
On Tuesday, July 23rd, the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham announced plans to close their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and reassign staff to other responsibilities. The ACLU of Alabama is disappointed by the universities’ decision and encourages the system to reconsider its position.
Live the Bravery We Learn from Books
This is why we fight book bans and Senate Bill 10
By Ellen McCartney
Your First Amendment Rights Are in Danger – And Lawmakers Know It
We are less than ten days into the 2024 legislative session. Five bills that have been prioritized this year create barriers for Alabamians who have constitutionally protected rights to freedom of speech and assembly. Lawmakers are creating problems that do not exist.
By JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist
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