Nadine Strossen is a prominent civil liberties attorney and legal scholar best known for her advocacy for free speech and civil rights. As the former president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Strossen played a pivotal role in defending constitutional rights and freedoms, particularly in the areas of free expression, privacy, and equality. Throughout her career, she has been a vocal advocate for the protection of individual rights, especially in the face of government overreach and societal pressures to limit free speech. Strossen’s work has involved defending controversial cases related to First Amendment rights, including the protection of hate speech and other forms of speech that may be unpopular, yet vital to maintaining a democratic society.
In addition to her work with the ACLU, Strossen is a respected academic and author, having written extensively on civil liberties, including her influential book Hate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship. As a professor at New York Law School, she has educated future generations of lawyers about the critical balance between protecting freedom of expression and addressing the harms caused by discrimination and hate. Strossen’s advocacy emphasizes the importance of robust, unfettered public discourse and the need to address societal issues without compromising foundational rights. Through her career, she has become a leading voice in the ongoing debates about civil liberties, free speech, and the intersection of law and social justice.
