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Concern Raised Over Censorship Threat Against Netflix, Disney from Saudi Arabia, Gulf Neighbors

Press ReleaseSeptember 9, 2022

“These calls are unfortunately no surprise coming from regimes all too accustomed to censoring the stories and ideas their own citizens can access. But their attempt to inflict that… More

These 4 Florida Bills Censor Classroom Subjects and Ideas

AdvocacyMarch 17, 2022

These bills have been the subject of much public commentary, including an unfortunate amount of misinformation. To cut through the confusion, PEN America explains below the salient features of… More

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Censored by China: Defending Creative Expression in a Global Market

Thursday, February 24, 2022 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm PT
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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

Prison E-Readers and Tablets Should Be Free During Coronavirus Outbreak

Press ReleaseApril 16, 2020

Companies that provide prison e-readers must waive all access fees amid the coronavirus pandemic. More

Statement: Reports the National Enquirer Is Trying to Curb Publication of Ronan Farrow Book

Press ReleaseOctober 7, 2019

"Threatening a libel suit for a book that has not yet been released--and which Howard appears not to have read--is not only absurd but a reprehensible attempt at censorship. That this threat… More

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Media Blackout in Jammu and Kashmir Threatens Free Expression

Press ReleaseAugust 12, 2019

"PEN Delhi condemns the Indian government’s communication blockade in Jammu and Kashmir which is preventing journalists from doing their duty." More

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President Trump’s Character Assassination Against the Press Is Irresponsible, Manifestly Dangerous

Press ReleaseFebruary 12, 2019

Yet again we see evidence that President Trump's steady campaign of character assassination being waged against the news media is not just irresponsible but manifestly dangerous.  Those present at… More

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Google’s Reported Decision to Delete Search Results a “Troubling Sign of Capitulation” to Russian Censorship

Press ReleaseFebruary 11, 2019

Reports that Google has begun deleting from its search engine websites banned inside Russia is a disturbing sign that the digital giant may be compromising on its users’ right… More

Blocking Netflix’s “Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj” Part of Saudi Arabia’s Standard Playbook of Repression

Press ReleaseJanuary 2, 2019

“The use of broadly worded laws to censor virtually any type of criticism is part of Saudi Arabia's standard playbook of repression. While Netflix may see no option but to… More

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Are you ready to take action against book bans in your community? Join us Tuesday 1/31 at 7:30pm EST to learn what new trends and targets are emerging in books bans and what tactics to expect from right-wing extremists groups going forward. http://go.redwine.blue/yu1

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Border exceptions to the 4th Amendment happen w/in 100 miles of the US border, allowing DHS/CBP to search digital devices/violate constitutional rights under protection. This is a critical bill from @RonWyden for which I’m pleased to see renewed interest:https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/wyden-looks-to-limit-border-searches-of-americans-devices

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Last year, #Russia saw more than 21,000 arrests and at least 370 defendants in criminal cases for anti-war speech; more than 200,000 internet resources blocked; and 11 sentences in cases of state treason - via @Advox http://ow.ly/tUBo50MF25q @PENamerica @PSadovskaya2020 @fromTGA

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