Press Releases

ACLU of North Dakota Comments on Veto of Book Censorship Bill

Senate Bill 2307 was a deeply flawed bill. Each of us gets to choose what books we read and what information we access — but we don’t get to choose for other people. We’re glad that Gov. Armstrong agrees.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

House Lawmakers Pass Censorship Bill; ACLU of North Dakota Comments

Moving books to a less accessible section in the library for its intended readers, like what is being proposed in Senate Bill 2307, is an example of soft censorship and runs counter to the American tradition of encouraging the free flow of information and ideas.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU Urges Eighth Circuit to Protect Students' Right to Learn about Race in School

The courts must safeguard classroom discussions against political censorship
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of North Dakota to Host Drag Happy Hour in Fargo on Friday

Despite what some politicians think – both here in North Dakota and throughout the country – drag is not a crime.

Gov. Burgum Vetoes Senate Bill 2360, ACLU of North Dakota Comments

Government officials cannot impose their personal moral values on others. Doing so violates our First Amendment rights. We’re thrilled that Gov. Burgum agrees.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

Postcards to Politicians: ACLU to Host Letter Writing Party in Fargo

Attendees will write notes to their legislators about House Bill 1205 and Senate Bill 2360, two unconstitutional book censorship bills.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

House Lawmakers to Debate Unconstitutional Book Censorship Bill; ACLU Opposes HB 1205

House Bill 1205 is a blatant attempt at censorship, pure and simple. The First Amendment protects literary expression, even when some people find portions of the works difficult or objectionable.
Issue Areas: Free Speech

ACLU of North Dakota Calls on Lawmakers to Reject Drag Show Bill

House Bill 1333, which received a “do pass” recommendation from the House Judiciary Committee, is an unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment right to free speech.

ACLU of North Dakota Opposes Book Censorship Bill

House Bill 1205 is a blatant attempt at censorship, pure and simple.
Issue Areas: Free Speech