Free Speech Arguments – Can States Prohibit Pro-Bono Litigation Services for Candidates? (Institute for Free Speech v. J.R. Johnson, et al.)

April 28, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Institute for Free Speech v. J.R. Johnson, et al. argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on April 28, 2025.

Freedom of Assembly Arguments, Sixty Years Apart

April 25, 2025   •  By Helen Knowles-Gardner   •  , ,

April 26 represents an important date in the history of associational freedom at the Supreme Court.  

Free Speech Arguments – Can the White House Ban Outlets from the Press Pool? (Associated Press v. Taylor Budowich)

April 18, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

Associated Press v. Taylor Budowich, argued before a three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit on April 17, 2025.

Free Speech Arguments – Can States Ban the Teaching of Some Controversial Concepts? (Local 8027, AFT-New Hampshire, AFL-CIO v. Edelblut)

April 8, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Local 8027, AFT-New Hampshire, AFL-CIO v. Edelblut, argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on April 8, 2025.

FEC Leadership Positions Need Calendar Realignment—and a Fresh Start

March 25, 2025   •  By David Keating   •  ,

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) plans to elect a new Chair on Thursday. If it does, the new Chair should take office on May ...

Free Speech Arguments – Can Public Schools Compel Preferred Pronoun Usage? (Parents Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District, et al.)

March 19, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Parents Defending Education v. Olentangy Local School District, argued before the en banc U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on March 19, ...

This “Sunshine Week”, Shine a Light on Donor Privacy

March 19, 2025   •  By Tiffany Donnelly   •  ,

Transparency is for the government, privacy is for the people.

Idaho Becomes the 36th State With an Anti-Slapp Law Providing Enhanced Free Speech Protections

March 11, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

In a significant victory for free speech rights in Idaho, Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1001 into law on March 10, 2025.

Free Speech Arguments – Can the SEC Permanently Silence Critics? (Powell, et al. v. SEC)

February 13, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

Powell, et al. v. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on February 13, ...

Salt Lake City Journalist Fights for Freedom of the Press

January 23, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

“This isn’t just about me,” Schott emphasizes. “It’s about protecting press freedom for all reporters who work outside traditional media organizations.”

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