Ann Beeson Quotes

We are thrilled the jury understood the importance of the First Amendment... We believe the material support statute is overbroad, and we are very glad the government's attempt to extend the bad statute has been thwarted. - Ann Beeson

We are obviously very much looking forward to the day where they can explain how it felt to be under threat of criminal prosecution for merely identifying themselves. The clients are happy that the fight over this gag is nearing its end. - Ann Beeson

To avoid the giant ear of the NSA, journalists and lawyers now have to make expensive trips overseas to speak with their sources and clients. We are asking the court to halt the illegal spying program now to prevent even more harm to the free speech and privacy rights of Americans. - Ann Beeson

This type of investigation is really a form of intimidation and a message to activists that they will pay a price for speaking out... The posting of publicly available information about people who are in the news should not trigger an investigation. - Ann Beeson

There are considerable First Amendment issues involved in such a move. - Ann Beeson

The FBI should use its resources to investigate credible threats to national security instead of spending time tracking Americans who criticize government policy, or monitoring groups that have not broken the law. - Ann Beeson

Should be used a shield for sensitive evidence, not a sword the government can use at will to cut off argument in a case before the evidence can be presented. We are urging the Supreme Court, which has not directly addressed this issue in 50 years, to rein in the government's misuse of this privilege. - Ann Beeson

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