News & Commentary

From civil rights protests to Trump-era lawsuits, New York Times v. Sullivan continues to shape press freedom

The Department of Defense has banned more than 500 titles from its military schools, alleging the books promote “woke” ideologies about race, gender, sex and sexuality.

Upholding our First Amendment rights is the sworn responsibility of our elected leaders. But the culture warriors among our state legislative assembly seemed wholly unconcerned during the 2025 session. We can't let their attacks on free speech and religious liberty continue.

We break down the absurd-but-true history of trying to censor sexual speech under the guise of "keeping kids safe."

ACLU 2024 Election Conversation Guides

Dozens of titles have come under fire for content deemed inappropriate or controversial in our state.

We spoke to students about why book bans and efforts to restrict instruction on diverse topics, like racism or sexism, only make learning harder.

North Dakota has an Obligation to Fight Back Against Attempts to Restrict Access to Information

We Must Recommit to the Foundational Idea of Religious Freedom for All