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In Pursuit of Greater Privacy: A More Nuanced Approach to Disclosure of Candidate Contributions in the Internet Age
June 9, 2025   •  By Helen Knowles-Gardner   •  , , , ,

Today, the same research might take five minutes. Just five minutes for someone to do an online search to find out your personal history ...

Free Speech Arguments – Can Maine’s State Legislature Deny Voting Rights to a Legislator for a Social Media Post? (Libby v. Fecteau)
June 5, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Libby, et al. v. Fecteau, et al., argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on June 5, 2025.

The FEC at 50: Protecting Free Speech from Campaign Finance Lawfare
June 4, 2025   •  By Peter Russo   •  ,

Some of the strongest proponents of political speech restrictions used the occasion of the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) 50th Anniversary as a platform to advance ...

Historic Win for Iowa Free Speech: Anti-SLAPP Protections Now Law
May 20, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

This landmark legislation makes Iowa the 38th state to enact anti-SLAPP safeguards, meaning that 75% of states now have enhanced First Amendment protections.

Free Speech Arguments – Can Arizona Compel Broad Donor Disclosure for Ordinary Speech? (Americans for Prosperity, et al. v. Meyer, et al.)
May 15, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Americans for Prosperity, et al. v. Meyer, et al., argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on May 15, 2025.

From Backlog to Breakthrough: Allen Dickerson’s Legacy at the FEC
May 12, 2025   •  By Brad Smith and David Keating   •  ,

April 30 was former Chairman and Commissioner Allen Dickerson’s last day at the FEC.

Montana Governor Signs Landmark Bill, as State Becomes the 37th to Enact Anti-SLAPP Protections
May 6, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Montana took a historic step forward in protecting public expression as Governor Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 292, the “Uniform Public Expression Protection Act” ...

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.

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