The U.S. House Version of KOSA: Still a Censorship Bill

A companion bill to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) was introduced in the House last month. Despite minor changes, it suffers from the same fundamental flaws as its Senate counterpart. At its core, this bill is still an unconstitutional...

On World Press Freedom Day (and Every Day), We Fight for an Open Internet

Today marks World Press Freedom Day, an annual celebration instituted by the United Nations in 1993 to raise awareness of press freedom and remind governments of their duties under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This...

Biden Signed the TikTok Ban. What's Next for TikTok Users?

Over the last month, lawmakers moved swiftly to pass legislation that would effectively ban TikTok in the United States, eventually including it in a foreign aid package that was signed by President Biden. The impact of this legislation isn’t...

I'm a UCLA professor. Why didn't the administration stop last night's egregious violence?

Last night's violence at UCLA was something the university's administrators could and should have anticipated.

How Comics Can Spark Conversations About Race and History in the Classroom | ACLU

Our newest comic series showcases the students and teachers on the frontlines of the fight against censorship in America.

Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests | ACLU

Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.

The Supreme Court Declined a Protestors' Rights Case. Here's What You Need to Know. | ACLU

We break down what the cert denial and Justice Sotomayor’s accompanying statement mean for protesters and protest organizers.

Federal Court Dimisses X's Anti-Speech Lawsuit Against Watchdog

This post was co-written by EFF legal intern Melda Gurakar.Researchers, journalists, and everyone else has a First Amendment right to criticize social media platforms and their content moderation practices without fear of being targeted by...

U.S. Supreme Court Does Not Go Far Enough in Determining When Government Officials Are Barred from Censoring Critics on Social Media

After several years of litigation across the federal appellate courts, the U.S. Supreme Court in a unanimous opinion has finally crafted a test that lower courts can use to determine whether a government official engaged in “state action” such...

Meta Oversight Board’s Latest Policy Opinion a Step in the Right Direction

EFF welcomes the latest and long-awaited policy advisory opinion from Meta’s Oversight Board calling on the company to end its blanket ban on the use of the Arabic-language term “shaheed” when referring to individuals listed under Meta’s policy on...

State Legislative Sessions: How They Impact Your Rights | ACLU

Many state legislative sessions are underway right now — learn more about this crucial political process and how it can bolster or reduce your rights.

Why is the ACLU Representing the NRA Before the US Supreme Court? | ACLU

The ACLU has always stood up for free speech – no matter the speaker.

Lawmakers: Ban TikTok to Stop Election Misinformation! Same Lawmakers: Restrict How Government Addresses Election Misinformation!

In a case being heard Monday at the Supreme Court, 45 Washington lawmakers have argued that government communications with social media sites about possible election interference misinformation are illegal.Agencies can't even pass on information...

Analyzing KOSA’s Constitutional Problems In Depth 

Why EFF Does Not Think Recent Changes Ameliorate KOSA’s Censorship The latest version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) did not change our critical view of the legislation. The changes have led some organizations to drop their opposition to the...

Thousands of Young People Told Us Why the Kids Online Safety Act Will Be Harmful to Minors

With KOSA passed, the information i can access as a minor will be limited and censored, under the guise of "protecting me", which is the responsibility of my parents, NOT the government. I have learned so much about the world and about myself...

5 Big Unanswered Questions About the TikTok Bill

With strong bipartisan support, the U.S. House voted 352 to 65 to pass HR 7521 this week, a bill that would ban TikTok nationwide if its Chinese owner doesn’t sell the popular video app. The TikTok bill’s future in the U.S. Senate isn’t yet clear,...