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We're in a crisis moment for the future of free speech. The federal government is
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for how they moderate users' online speech, and funding has been stripped (or threatened) for essential news services, press freedom groups, universities, research labs and other cultural institutions because they purportedly express views disfavored by the Administration.

CDT's Free Expression team has been quickly responding -- and
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Following the President's Executive Order entitled "Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship," CDT was
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how the Administration's actions violate the principles of free speech. Since then, we've been:

* Underscoring the
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that sustains global internet freedom and anti-censorship programs;
* Opposing the FCC's steps to
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because of their editorial decisions;
* Resisting the
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* Emphasizing the
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raised by targeting immigrants, universities, museums, philanthropic foundations, and other diverse voices across our society based on First Amendment-protected expression;
* Highlighting the
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as a tool for immigration and law enforcement; and
* Preparing to defend Section 230 and
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not as a shield for Big Tech, but as the tool that empowers users to speak and share their views freely on the internet.



Free speech is integral to CDT's core values; it's at the heart of our work. The resources needed to meet the First Amendment challenges ahead will require new, increased commitments from individual donors
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Please consider any amount that is meaningful to you, so we can accelerate our efforts to put democracy and human rights at the center of the digital age.

Sincerely,

Alexandra Reeve Givens, President & CEO, CDT

Alexandra Reeve Givens
President & CEO
Center for Democracy & Technology





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