FOSTA Appeal Moves Forward With Woodhull’s Statement
Reposted from XBIZ, as reported by Rhett Pardon WASHINGTON — The Woodhull Freedom Foundation and other plaintiffs have filed initial papers with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in their bid to block enforcement of FOSTA. Woodhull…
Woodhull Freedom Foundation Appeals FOSTA Ruling
Today, attorneys for the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, and other Plaintiffs appealed the ruling issued by the District Court, for the District of Columbia, dismissing the FOSTA case for lack of standing. Joining in the appeal are The Internet Archive, Human…
Woodhull Freedom Foundation Files Lawsuit Challenging FOSTA
Today, lawyers representing Woodhull Freedom Foundation along with Human Rights Watch, The Internet Archive, and two individuals filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the constitutionality of the Allow States and Victims…
Washington, DC Passes Bill to Repeal Discredited “Prostitution Free Zones”
Woodhull testified against Prostitution Free Zones. See our testimony here. On October 7, 2014, the District of Columbia Council voted on a bill to repeal the District’s“Prostitution Free Zones” law as well as the “Drug Free Zones” law that it…
Civil Liberties Groups Condemn Government Attacks on Escort Service Providers – Cite First Amendment and Human Rights Concerns
We are categorically opposed to human trafficking. We strenuously oppose any measure that makes people more vulnerable to human trafficking. We also stand in opposition to measures that crush constitutionally protected civil liberties under the guise of combatting human trafficking…
Legendary Sexual Freedom Advocates to be Honored for Dedication to Establishing Sexual Freedom as a Fundamental Human Right
Amber Hollibaugh, Jeffrey Montgomery and Esther Perel To Be Honored The Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance is pleased to announce the 2012 recipients of the Vicki Sexual Freedom Award. The Vicki Sexual Freedom Awards recognize individuals who have made landmark contributions to…
International Sex Worker Rights Day
Saturday, March 3rd, is International Sex Worker Rights Day, which is being celebrated around the world by groups and individuals who seek to recognize and defend the rights of sex workers. According to Woodhull’s Executive Director, Ricci Levy: “Research has…
Woodhull Testifies Against Human Rights Violations in Washington, DC
Woodhull's Executive Director Ricci Levy and Policy Advocate Elisabeth Fernandez-Kimmel both offered verbal testimony against Bill 19-567, the Prostitution Free Zone Amendment Act of 2011, at a hearing on January 24, before the D.C. Council Judiciary Committee. Also testifying against…