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Virginia State Judge Affirms First Amendment Rights in Ruling on Obscenity Lawsuit Targeting Books

Press ReleaseAugust 31, 2022

“This decision is a victory for our Constitution and the vast majority of Americans who believe in preserving a free society and unfettered access to literature. The open exchange… 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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Fordham University Censorship of Palestinian Student Group “Arbitrary and Capricious”

Press ReleaseAugust 10, 2020

“Private universities should be in the habit of upholding free speech, not finding ways around it." More

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PEN America Files Court Brief in Support of Mary Trump Book

Press ReleaseJuly 1, 2020

“This is the second lawsuit in less than a month brought by President Trump or his allies attempting to hide information from the American public and an obvious effort… More

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PEN America Files Legal Brief Against Trump Efforts to Censor Bolton Book

Press ReleaseJune 19, 2020

"A free society cannot hinge on the government silencing certain perspectives before they are even uttered." More

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Trump CNN Suit Part of Ongoing Retaliation Against the Press

Press ReleaseMarch 6, 2020

The Trump campaign's libel lawsuit against CNN over its coverage of Russian interference is part of the president’s ongoing effort to silence the media. More

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PEN America: “A Disgrace” for President to Threaten a Lawsuit Against CNN

Press ReleaseOctober 18, 2019

“It is a disgrace to see the president of the United States attempt to exploit the rule of law to silence a free press." More

PEN America v. Trump

White House’s Decision to Revoke Press Passes Part of Efforts to Stifle Speech and Media Freedom

Press ReleaseMay 10, 2019

“This administration’s attempts to stifle the free press are transparent, insidious, and unconstitutional. The mass revocation of press credentials is just the latest act in a long pattern of… More

PEN America v. Trump

DARE: Donald Trump Files Reply to PEN America Lawsuit Alleging He Repeatedly Violates First Amendment

News DigestApril 11, 2019

Department of Justice files a motion to dismiss PEN America v. Trump. (Find out more about our lawsuit in defense of First Amendment protections for... More

PEN America v. Trump

Department of Justice Seeks Dismissal of PEN America v. Trump

Press ReleaseApril 11, 2019

"We look forward to filing our response to the government’s motion and continuing to defend the free expression rights of our Members." More

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