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PEN America: Postponement of Mesa Az. Art Exhibit Due to City’s Objection Over Shepherd Fairey Work Sets Up a “Chilling Precedent”

Press ReleaseAugust 14, 2023

The postponement of an exhibition in Mesa, AZ at the direction of city officials who objected to a piece by Shepherd Fairey sets up a “chilling precedent." More

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 and 3 Other Free Speech Groups File Amicus Brief in 1st Amendment Herndon v. Netflix Case

Press ReleaseJune 13, 2023

Kate Ruane, Sy Syms director of the U.S. Free Expression programs at PEN America, said: “Understandably it is difficult to adhere to principles when faced with a tragedy like… More

New Report: 2,500+ Book Bans Across 32 States During 2021-22 School Year

Press ReleaseSeptember 19, 2022

“While we think of book bans as the work of individual concerned citizens, our report demonstrates that today's wave of bans represents a coordinated campaign to banish books being… More

Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill: Vindictive and Brazen Move to Halt Progress Toward Inclusion

February 9, 2022

PEN America calls Florida "Don't Say Gay" bill a brazen and vindictive effort to halt progress toward a more inclusive society. More

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PEN America Reacts to Julian Assange Extradition Decision

Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2021

“The relentless pursuit of charges against Julian Assange by the Department of Justice continues to pose a significant threat to press freedom globally.” More

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PEN America Finds Surge in Anti-Protest Bills as State Legislators Escalate First Amendment Crackdown

Press ReleaseMay 13, 2021

State lawmakers across the country have accelerated their crackdown on constitutionally-protected protests, proposing a wave of legislation over the past year that would heap fines, fees, and criminal penalties… More

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Student Activist Arrested After Reading Poem Wins Key First Amendment Victory

Press ReleaseJanuary 20, 2021

"The victory for Mr. Bello is a victory for anyone who may hope to use their words to propel social change.” More

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Kenosha Authorities Must Commit to Protecting Protesters

Press ReleaseAugust 27, 2020

PEN America is calling for public authorities in Kenosha, WI to ensure protesters are safe and protected in the wake of Tuesday night's fatal shooting and the arrest of… More

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PEN America Signs Letter Condemning Federal Law Enforcement Targeting Protesters

Press ReleaseJuly 24, 2020

"The peaceful exercise of one's First Amendment rights, on any side of the political spectrum should never be met with the government targeting them." More

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