Celebrate the Court’s Victory for Artistic Freedom

In a resounding win for free expression, a federal judge has struck down Donald Trump’s unlawful attempt to censor the arts. The court ruled against the Trump administration’s restrictions on National Endowment for the Arts grants — policies that would have silenced LGBTQ+ voices, punished artists, and forced cultural institutions to bend to a right-wing political agenda.

Judge William E. Smith made it clear: the government cannot pick and choose which stories get told. By blocking these restrictions, the court has reaffirmed the First Amendment, upheld artistic freedom, and ensured that organizations like Rhode Island Latino Arts and National Queer Theater can continue their vital work.

This ruling is about more than one case — it’s about protecting the creativity, diversity, and freedom that define America’s cultural life. From theater to visual arts to community storytelling, our voices are stronger when every artist is free to share their truth.

Add your name to celebrate this landmark victory, stand with the artists and organizations who fought back, and defend the fundamental right to create without fear of censorship.