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PEN America: Trump’s Lawyers’ First Amendment Assertions on Indictment Are “Bogus” and “Readily Debunked”

Press ReleaseAugust 3, 2023

“Donald Trump's legal team's assertion of a First Amendment defense to four charges of felony conspiracy, including to defraud the United States and obstruct an official proceeding is as bogus… More

PEN America: Meta Decision Lifting Trump Suspension To Hinge on How New Guardrails are Implemented and Enforced

Press ReleaseJanuary 26, 2023

“Meta’s decision to end its suspension of former President Trump from its platforms appears to be based on a reasoned weighing of current threats and the value of public… More

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PEN America Author’s Evening with Dahlia Lithwick

Lady Justice: Women, The Law and The Battle to Save AmericaTracy Higgins and James LeitnerTuesday, October 18, 2022 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm ET
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PEN America Author’s Evening with Maggie Haberman

Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and The Breaking of AmericaTom Healy and Fred P. HochbergThursday, November 17, 2022 | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm ET
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PEN America Authors’ Evening with Peter Baker and Susan Glasser

The Divider: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021Monday, October 10, 2022 | 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm ET
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PEN America Authors’ Evening With Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm ET
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What the Oversight Board’s Decision On Facebook’s Trump Suspension Means (and Doesn’t)

CommentaryMay 5, 2021

The Oversight Board, an independent entity established by Facebook, issued its decision Wednesday on the suspension of Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. More

PEN America v. Trump

PEN America Settles Landmark First Amendment Lawsuit with U.S. Government; Precedent Shields Reporters From Retaliation by a Sitting President

Press ReleaseFebruary 18, 2021

“Our lawsuit and the settlement reached today represents an important win for free speech, a free press, and the First Amendment." More

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Trump Libel Lawsuit Part of Quest to Silence Critics

Press ReleaseFebruary 27, 2020

"President Trump's quest for re-election is being waged through a campaign to intimidate, discredit, and silence critics." More

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Appeals Court Must Uphold Restoration of White House Reporter’s Press Pass

Press ReleaseJanuary 15, 2020

"The Trump administration seems to look for every excuse to retaliate against journalists who dare to ask difficult questions." More

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