Free Expression

The internet and new technologies give individuals the ability to publish and receive information, participate in political processes, and share knowledge. CDT has fought to extend the highest level of free speech protections to the internet and to keep new technologies free of government censorship and content gatekeepers. Private online service providers need to be protected from legal liability for content posted by users so that they will be willing to host it. User choice and control, which allow individuals to decide what to say, publish and access online, are essential parts of protecting free expression rights.

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CDT Files Brief in Netchoice v. Bonta Highlighting Age Verification Technology Risks

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When it Comes to Free Speech, the Trump Administration Should Follow Its Own Order

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CDT Submits Testimony on Connecticut Bill Creating Criminal Penalties for Election Deepfakes

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Banning Kids from Social Media Remains a Bad and Unconstitutional Idea

EU Tech Policy Brief: January 2025

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CDT Submits Comments to NTIA on Ethical Guidelines for Research Using Pervasive Data

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