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Sarah Vogel is an attorney, advocate, and author of “The Farmer’s Lawyer,” a memoir about her landmark class action lawsuit, Coleman v. Block.

More often than not, the First Amendment traffics in nuance, detail, and government intent. In applying it to the internet, we should expect nothing less. 

We remain passionately committed to the First Amendment values that keep our society open. And we will continue to oppose censorship wherever it rears its ugly head.   

No one is required to publish politicians’ speech, but online platforms should be cautious when censoring them.

Legislators may have gaveled out for the year, but that doesn’t mean they’re off the clock. Let’s talk about how you can lobby your lawmakers outside the halls of the capitol.  

The high court heard arguments this week in one of the most important student free speech cases to reach its bench.

Your right to protest is protected by the First Amendment, yet law enforcement are allowed to place narrow restrictions when exercising your right to protest. Know what those are, how to protect yourself, and more on this page.

Truman Hamburger is a junior at Dickinson High School and co-founder of the Student Advocates of North Dakota. At school, he’s involved in speech and Student Congress – an extracurricular activity he’s been involved with for the last five years.

We the People is a blog series that features the stories of members, supporters, volunteers, and allies of the American Civil Liberties Union of North Dakota. Together we are accomplishing critical work in our state to protect and advance civil liberties across the midwest and beyond.