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Military Families Seek Preliminary Injunction Against Censorship in Department of Defense Schools

Military families seek preliminary injunction that would restore curricula, return books to shelves, and prohibit future bans.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Speech
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Students Sue Department of Defense Schools Over Curriculum Changes, Book Bans

Students around the globe have been impacted by censorship of materials about race and gender in military-run schools.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Speech
Court Cases: Defending the First Amendment
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Showing Up Matters

Our democracy has long been imperiled, and for more than 100 years the ACLU has embraced our charge to protect it.
Court Case
Apr 15, 2025

Defending the First Amendment

Students in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools on military bases sued on April 15, 2025, arguing that DoDEA’s book removals and curricular changes following several executive orders from President Donald Trump violate their First Amendment rights.
Court Case
Jul 30, 2020

Scott v. Louisville Metro Government

The killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor sparked demonstrations advocating for the elimination of racist and violent policing across all 50 states.
Court Case
May 03, 2022

Thurman v. Crews: Religious Liberty in Kentucky Prisons

Prison officials violated Carlos Thurman's religious liberties when they forcibly cut his hair. We're suing in federal court.
Court Case
Nov 22, 2017

Hart v. Thomas (2017)