Press Releases
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Media Blackout in Jammu and Kashmir Threatens Free Expression
"PEN Delhi condemns the Indian government’s communication blockade in Jammu and Kashmir which is preventing journalists from doing their duty." More
Coalition Cautions FBI Against Unwarranted Monitoring of Chinese Scholars
"The FBI and other agencies must tread carefully and prioritize the protection of academic freedom, open inquiry, and scholarly exchange..." More
Disciplining New School Professor Would Be Threat to Academic Freedom
"The New School cannot and must not discipline a professor for speech that is protected by the principle of academic freedom.” More
PEN America and Allies File Court Brief Demanding Information on Visa Applicant’s Denial
“This case comes at a critical time in the fight for government accountability." More
Judge Orders U.S. Government to Turn Over Khashoggi Documents
“We welcome this judicial ruling as an important to step to ensure greater transparency, and ultimately accountability, for those responsible for Khashoggi’s brutal murder." More
Fordham Decision to Ban Student Group Overturned in Court
“Student groups should not be barred because some university administrators find their aims objectionable." More
University of Florida Settles Free Speech Suit With Conservative Student Group
The recent settlement of a federal lawsuit against the University of Florida is a reminder that campuses must be thoughtful in maintaining content-neutral policies towards speech, PEN America said… More
PEN America Statement on Death of Toni Morrison
(New York, NY)—Toni Morrison, a friend and colleague of the literary organization PEN America, has died today at the age of 88. PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel issued the… More
PEN America: Trump Tweets Attempt to Downplay Culpability in Legitimizing Hatred
(New York, NY)—This morning, in response to two deadly mass shootings, President Trump claimed “fake news” had contributed to “the anger and rage that has built up over many… More
Court Upholds California Student Publication’s Right to Sue
"Public institutions can't withhold public dollars just because they don't like what someone is saying—that's First Amendment 101." More