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Judge Rules NEA Policy Violates First Amendment Rights
9/27/2025
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Story summary
- Judge William E. Smith rules the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) policy violates the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act.
- Policy ties to Executive Order 14168, aimed at restricting transgender rights.
- American Civil Liberties Union filed suit for arts groups, citing vagueness and targeting.
- Ruling blocks NEA from enforcing the policy.
- Arts leaders call it a free-speech victory.
