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.

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, ...

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