Knight First Amendment Institute
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The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University defends the freedoms of speech & the press in the digital age through strategic litigation, research, policy advocacy, and public education.
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Tomorrow morning, the DC Circuit will consider whether Trump violated the First Amendment by ejecting @apnews.com from the White House press pool after it refused to call the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. Very glad that the AP is fighting this. knightcolumbia.org/blog/the-fig...
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Tomorrow morning, the DC Circuit will consider whether Trump violated the First Amendment by ejecting @apnews.com from the White House press pool after it refused to call the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. Very glad that the AP is fighting this. knightcolumbia.org/blog/the-fig...
Knight Institute Opposes Government’s Proposal to Preempt State #AI Regulations. According to news reports, the House of Representatives and White House are considering preempting state laws on the use of AI. See policy director @nadinefj.bsky.social's statement: knightcolumbia.org/content/knig...
November 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Knight Institute Opposes Government’s Proposal to Preempt State #AI Regulations. According to news reports, the House of Representatives and White House are considering preempting state laws on the use of AI. See policy director @nadinefj.bsky.social's statement: knightcolumbia.org/content/knig...
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The Fourth Circuit has denied the government’s petition for rehearing en banc in @knightcolumbia.org’s lawsuit challenging overbroad restrictions on immigration judges’ speech rights. /1 knightcolumbia.org/documents/sn...
November 21, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Fourth Circuit has denied the government’s petition for rehearing en banc in @knightcolumbia.org’s lawsuit challenging overbroad restrictions on immigration judges’ speech rights. /1 knightcolumbia.org/documents/sn...
NEW: Fourth Circuit denies the government’s request for a rehearing in our challenge to a DOJ policy silencing immigration judges. We look forward to continuing the fight for the right of immigration judges to speak on matters of urgent public interest.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
NEW: Fourth Circuit denies the government’s request for a rehearing in our challenge to a DOJ policy silencing immigration judges. We look forward to continuing the fight for the right of immigration judges to speak on matters of urgent public interest.
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📍We're inviting submissions for an essay series, as part of a project studying the crucial role that lawyers can play in preserving democratic freedoms and institutions, organized by @knightcolumbia.org in partnership with Senior Fellow Madhav Khosla. Details here: knightcolumbia.org/blog/call-fo...
Call for Proposals: Lawyering Without Law: The Legal Profession in an Age of Authoritarianism
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November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
📍We're inviting submissions for an essay series, as part of a project studying the crucial role that lawyers can play in preserving democratic freedoms and institutions, organized by @knightcolumbia.org in partnership with Senior Fellow Madhav Khosla. Details here: knightcolumbia.org/blog/call-fo...
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From detaining student protesters to threatening to deport rival politicians, Trump has weaponized the immigration system to suppress dissent. Tmrw, join us, @nyulaw.bsky.social's Prof. Alina Das, and @knightcolumbia.org's Ramya Krishnan to discuss defending free speech in the immigration context.
November 19, 2025 at 3:41 AM
From detaining student protesters to threatening to deport rival politicians, Trump has weaponized the immigration system to suppress dissent. Tmrw, join us, @nyulaw.bsky.social's Prof. Alina Das, and @knightcolumbia.org's Ramya Krishnan to discuss defending free speech in the immigration context.
It's official, "Views on First: Speech & the Border" wins Silver in the Anthem Awards Human & Civil Rights category! 🙌 When the government uses international borders to justify #censorship and #surveillance, defending free speech becomes everyone's fight.
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Entry - Anthem Awards
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November 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It's official, "Views on First: Speech & the Border" wins Silver in the Anthem Awards Human & Civil Rights category! 🙌 When the government uses international borders to justify #censorship and #surveillance, defending free speech becomes everyone's fight.
www.anthemawards.com/winners/list...
www.anthemawards.com/winners/list...
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The media is under increasing attack in the Trump-era, so I built this list of resources and associations for guidance, help, and mutual aid.
Do you have ideas for additional resources to include?
@niemanlab.org @eff.org @knightcolumbia.org @rcfp.org @uprootproject.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/SW8fM3i
Do you have ideas for additional resources to include?
@niemanlab.org @eff.org @knightcolumbia.org @rcfp.org @uprootproject.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/SW8fM3i
November 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The media is under increasing attack in the Trump-era, so I built this list of resources and associations for guidance, help, and mutual aid.
Do you have ideas for additional resources to include?
@niemanlab.org @eff.org @knightcolumbia.org @rcfp.org @uprootproject.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/SW8fM3i
Do you have ideas for additional resources to include?
@niemanlab.org @eff.org @knightcolumbia.org @rcfp.org @uprootproject.bsky.social
go.bsky.app/SW8fM3i
🚨THIS THURSDAY 11/20 at 6pm ET: Join a film screening and discussion with @ramyakrishnan.bsky.social, @azmatzahra.bsky.social, & Nadia Abu El-Haj. Co-sponsored with @columbiajournalism.bsky.social. Open to CUID holders only. Register here to save a seat: knightcolumbia.org/events/the-e...
The Encampments: Film Screening & Discussion
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November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🚨THIS THURSDAY 11/20 at 6pm ET: Join a film screening and discussion with @ramyakrishnan.bsky.social, @azmatzahra.bsky.social, & Nadia Abu El-Haj. Co-sponsored with @columbiajournalism.bsky.social. Open to CUID holders only. Register here to save a seat: knightcolumbia.org/events/the-e...
🚨 NEW JOB POSTING: Deputy Director of Communications, Media and Social Media Strategy. The Knight Institute seeks a dynamic, seasoned media strategist with a track record of success in communications for mission-driven organizations. Description and details here: knightcolumbia.org/page/deputy-...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🚨 NEW JOB POSTING: Deputy Director of Communications, Media and Social Media Strategy. The Knight Institute seeks a dynamic, seasoned media strategist with a track record of success in communications for mission-driven organizations. Description and details here: knightcolumbia.org/page/deputy-...
📍11/19 @acslaw.bsky.social ONLINE EVENT: From detaining student protesters to threatening to deport rival politicians, President Trump has weaponized the #immigration system to suppress dissent. With @knightcolumbia.org's @ramyakrishnan.bsky.social. Register: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...
Defending Immigrant Speech
From detaining student protesters to threatening to deport rival politicians, President Trump has weaponized the immigration system to suppress dissent.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
📍11/19 @acslaw.bsky.social ONLINE EVENT: From detaining student protesters to threatening to deport rival politicians, President Trump has weaponized the #immigration system to suppress dissent. With @knightcolumbia.org's @ramyakrishnan.bsky.social. Register: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...
📍NEXT THURSDAY 11/20 at 6pm ET: Join a film screening and conversation with @ramyakrishnan.bsky.social, @azmatzahra.bsky.social & Nadia Abu El-Haj. Co-sponsored by @knightcolumbia.org & @columbiajournalism.bsky.social. Open to CUID holders only. Register here: knightcolumbia.org/events/the-e...
November 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
📍NEXT THURSDAY 11/20 at 6pm ET: Join a film screening and conversation with @ramyakrishnan.bsky.social, @azmatzahra.bsky.social & Nadia Abu El-Haj. Co-sponsored by @knightcolumbia.org & @columbiajournalism.bsky.social. Open to CUID holders only. Register here: knightcolumbia.org/events/the-e...
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Monday 12:30 ET: The chilling effects of the Trump administration's policies (and jawboning) are widespread - how are they being challenged in court, and what is the state of 1A doctrine on chilling effects? An expert panel will discuss, including current cases AAUP v. Rubio and UAW v. State Dept:
Want to learn more about chilling effects and why they matter to the First Amendment? Join our webinar with litigators and experts on Monday, Nov. 17, including @carriedecell.bsky.social @evelyndouek.bsky.social @penney.bsky.social @stacylivingston.bsky.social:
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Litigating Chilling Effects
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November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Monday 12:30 ET: The chilling effects of the Trump administration's policies (and jawboning) are widespread - how are they being challenged in court, and what is the state of 1A doctrine on chilling effects? An expert panel will discuss, including current cases AAUP v. Rubio and UAW v. State Dept:
What are chilling effects, and why is First Amendment law concerned with them?📍NEXT MONDAY at 12:30pm ET: Join our online webinar on chilling effects with @carriedecell.bsky.social, @evelyndouek.bsky.social, @stacylivingston.bsky.social & Jonathon Penney. RSVP: knightcolumbia.org/events/litig...
Litigating Chilling Effects
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November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What are chilling effects, and why is First Amendment law concerned with them?📍NEXT MONDAY at 12:30pm ET: Join our online webinar on chilling effects with @carriedecell.bsky.social, @evelyndouek.bsky.social, @stacylivingston.bsky.social & Jonathon Penney. RSVP: knightcolumbia.org/events/litig...
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Join ACS for a virtual event on Nov 19 at 2pm ET! Defending Immigrant Speech will feature Professor Alina Das and advocate Ramya Krishnan as they discuss challenges and resistance efforts for defending free speech in the immigration context.
Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...
Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...
November 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Join ACS for a virtual event on Nov 19 at 2pm ET! Defending Immigrant Speech will feature Professor Alina Das and advocate Ramya Krishnan as they discuss challenges and resistance efforts for defending free speech in the immigration context.
Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...
Register here: getinvolved.acslaw.org/component/ev...
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“Lawyering Without Law” — @knightcolumbia.org call for proposals. knightcolumbia.org/blog/call-fo...
November 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
“Lawyering Without Law” — @knightcolumbia.org call for proposals. knightcolumbia.org/blog/call-fo...
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Major new @knightcolumbia.org initiative will address the role of the legal profession in the defense of democratic values and institutions. Excited to have the chance to work with Prof Madhav Khosla on this. knightcolumbia.org/content/new-...
New Knight Institute Initiative Will Explore the Role of the Legal Profession in an Age of Authoritarianism
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November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Major new @knightcolumbia.org initiative will address the role of the legal profession in the defense of democratic values and institutions. Excited to have the chance to work with Prof Madhav Khosla on this. knightcolumbia.org/content/new-...
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Call for proposals 👇 for our @knightcolumbia.org project on the legal profession in an age of authoritarianism: What is the role of lawyers in defending democracy? What factors contribute to lawyers’ role in either resisting authoritarianism or accommodating it?
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November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Call for proposals 👇 for our @knightcolumbia.org project on the legal profession in an age of authoritarianism: What is the role of lawyers in defending democracy? What factors contribute to lawyers’ role in either resisting authoritarianism or accommodating it?
knightcolumbia.org/blog/call-fo...
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"It’s crucial that the court order the government to abandon this unconstitutional policy. The Trump administration should not be permitted to go on terrorizing foreign citizens for political expression that the First Amendment protects." Read more here: knightcolumbia.org/content/knig...
Knight Institute Asks Court to Block Trump Administration From Deporting Foreign Citizens for Pro-Palestinian Advocacy
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November 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"It’s crucial that the court order the government to abandon this unconstitutional policy. The Trump administration should not be permitted to go on terrorizing foreign citizens for political expression that the First Amendment protects." Read more here: knightcolumbia.org/content/knig...
📍INTERNSHIP ALERT: @knightcolumbia.org is NOW accepting applications for our Spring 2026 Research, Policy, & Communications Internship. Open to @columbiauniversity.bsky.social & @barnardcollege.bsky.social students. Details and deadlines: knightcolumbia.org/page/spring-...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
📍INTERNSHIP ALERT: @knightcolumbia.org is NOW accepting applications for our Spring 2026 Research, Policy, & Communications Internship. Open to @columbiauniversity.bsky.social & @barnardcollege.bsky.social students. Details and deadlines: knightcolumbia.org/page/spring-...
⬇️ ICYMI: Watch yesterday's @knightcolumbia.org panel on #pressfreedom under Trump featuring @randersenjones.bsky.social, @attorneynora.bsky.social, @azmatzahra.bsky.social, @joelsimonsays.bsky.social, @sulliview.bsky.social, and @sonjawest.bsky.social at the link.
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The Future of Press Freedom in an Era of Democratic Backsliding
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November 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
⬇️ ICYMI: Watch yesterday's @knightcolumbia.org panel on #pressfreedom under Trump featuring @randersenjones.bsky.social, @attorneynora.bsky.social, @azmatzahra.bsky.social, @joelsimonsays.bsky.social, @sulliview.bsky.social, and @sonjawest.bsky.social at the link.
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Our conversation on Dec 10 is part two of a @knightcolumbia.org series on chilling effects that opens up with this excellent panel on November 17th.
All events are online, so do join us!
knightcolumbia.org/events/litig...
All events are online, so do join us!
knightcolumbia.org/events/litig...
Litigating Chilling Effects
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November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Our conversation on Dec 10 is part two of a @knightcolumbia.org series on chilling effects that opens up with this excellent panel on November 17th.
All events are online, so do join us!
knightcolumbia.org/events/litig...
All events are online, so do join us!
knightcolumbia.org/events/litig...
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More than 200 people in the room for this @knightcolumbia.org panel on the future of press freedom. Thanks to @columbiajournalism.bsky.social for hosting!
November 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
More than 200 people in the room for this @knightcolumbia.org panel on the future of press freedom. Thanks to @columbiajournalism.bsky.social for hosting!
Full house for "The Future of Press Freedom in an Era of Democratic Backsliding" panel. Thank you @randersenjones.bsky.social, @attorneynora.bsky.social, @azmatzahra.bsky.social, @joelsimonsays.bsky.social, @sulliview.bsky.social, & @sonjawest.bsky.social for joining us to discuss #pressfreedom.
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Full house for "The Future of Press Freedom in an Era of Democratic Backsliding" panel. Thank you @randersenjones.bsky.social, @attorneynora.bsky.social, @azmatzahra.bsky.social, @joelsimonsays.bsky.social, @sulliview.bsky.social, & @sonjawest.bsky.social for joining us to discuss #pressfreedom.
🚨 LEGAL INTERNSHIP: We're looking for a diverse group of creative, motivated, and committed law students to join us as legal interns for the summer of 2026 to support our litigation and all aspects of our docket. Apply here: knightcolumbia.org/page/summer-...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🚨 LEGAL INTERNSHIP: We're looking for a diverse group of creative, motivated, and committed law students to join us as legal interns for the summer of 2026 to support our litigation and all aspects of our docket. Apply here: knightcolumbia.org/page/summer-...