Free Speech for Speakers in Support of Palestine

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We’re Connected to History While Looking to the Future

The ACLU of Maryland will oppose unlawful efforts to shut down and chill non-discriminatory speech by Marylanders who are supportive of Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) and other Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities whose views do not align with the government’s political stance on Gaza, Palestine more generally, and/or Israel.

Just as the ACLU acted to protect the Constitution in the wake of September 11 and resisted former President Trump’s Muslim Ban, we will show up to support AMEMSA and BIPOC Marylanders' free speech rights.

What We’re Doing

The ACLU of Maryland is focused on protecting and expanding the rights of Marylanders.

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Why We’re Doing It

The ACLU of Maryland’s mission is to empower Marylanders to exercise their rights so that the law values and uplifts their humanity.

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ACLU of Maryland Defends Free Speech Rights of Arab, Muslim Students in Howard County Schools

Press Release

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ACLU of Maryland Statement in Support of CASA and the First Amendment

Press Release

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ACLU of Maryland Supports CAIR Lawsuit Defending Free Speech of Teachers in Montgomery County

Press Statement

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ACLU Defends Student Free Speech In Support of Palestine at Towson University

Press Statement

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Keep CAIR on Maryland's Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention (HB 763)

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Dana Vickers Shelley is in Annapolis in a group photo with two staff from CAIR and Sergio España and Yanet Amaneual from the ACLU of Maryland.

Demanding Accountability for Censorship in Howard County Public Schools

Press Advisory & Release

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Free Speech Organizations Urge University of Maryland to Lift Unconstitutional ‘Expressive Event’ Ban

Press Release

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