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Disclosure: A Threat to Associational Privacy
January 1, 2018  •  By IFS staff  •    •  

Disclosure, in the campaign finance context, refers to laws and regulations requiring candidates and political groups to report information about their activities to the government, which then makes that information available publicly. The required information varies greatly, depending on the affected organization and the local, state, or federal government mandating the disclosure. Disclosure rules fall into two broad categories: disclosure…

Braun-McConnell bill would protect Americans from IRS surveillance
May 31, 2021   •  By Luke Wachob   •  , ,

In response, Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) introduced legislation to protect the IRS reform and keep the agency out of political mischief. The “Don’t Weaponize ...

Comments to FinCEN on ANPRM Implementing Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements
May 5, 2021   •  By David Keating   •  ,

The Institute for Free Speech submits the following comments on the advance notice of proposed rulemaking implementing the Corporate Transparency Act. We wish to ...

A Threshold for Violating Your Rights Still Violates Your Rights
April 29, 2021   •  By Alex Baiocco   •  , ,

Less speech will enter the public square as a direct result of H.R. 1's donor exposure mandate, and those supporting the bill know it. ...

California’s donor lists demand is a First Amendment crisis
April 26, 2021   •  By Brad Smith   •  , , ,

This piece originally appeared in Washington Examiner on April 26, 2021.   Can state officials demand to know what organizations you join and what charities ...

Looking Ahead: Major Free Speech Developments to Expect Throughout Remainder of 2021

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April 22, 2021   •  By Alex Baiocco   •  , , , , , , ,

Last year, the Institute for Free Speech pointed to several trends likely to impact Americans’ political speech rights. Unfortunately, efforts to restrict speech, press, ...

IFS Chairman Bradley A. Smith Criticizes “Cynicism” of S. 1 in Opening Statement at Senate Rules Committee Hearing
March 24, 2021   •  By Luke Wachob   •  , , , , , , ,

At a March 24 hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Institute for Free Speech Chairman Bradley A. Smith warned that ...

Testimony of Bradley A. Smith Before the U.S. Senate Rules and Administration Committee on S. 1
March 24, 2021   •  By Brad Smith   •  , , , , , , ,

The Institute for Free Speech writes to express serious concerns about the devastating effect H.R. 1 would have on Americans’ freedom of speech and ...

H.R. 1 Will Force Organizations – and Their Donors – to Publicly Profess Allegiance to Politicians
March 18, 2021   •  By Margaux Granath   •  , , ,

If H.R. 1 becomes law, organizations, including nonpartisan nonprofits, would be bound to publicly declare their support or opposition to any candidates named in ...

As H.R. 1 Moves to the Senate, Consider What Motivates Politicians
March 16, 2021   •  By Alex Baiocco   •  , , , , ,

In comments celebrating the House of Representatives’ partisan passage of H.R. 1, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) explained that achieving the Democrats’ legislative agenda will ...

Democrats’ Election Bill Is a Disaster for Free Speech
March 9, 2021   •  By Ryan Morrison   •  , , , , , ,

The consequence of all this will be less speech. Fewer individuals will give to causes they believe in for fear of receiving threats or ...

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