Institute for Free Speech Applauds DOJ’s Decision Not to Defend Party Coordination Limits

May 20, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , , ,

The Solicitor General's position aligns with the Institute’s arguments that limits on coordinated political party expenditures violate the First Amendment

Free Speech Lawsuit Challenges New Hampshire School Board’s Censorship during Trans Athlete Debate

May 15, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Beth Scaer was silenced and threatened with police intervention after referring to a biologically male athlete who plays on the girls’ soccer team as ...

Institute for Free Speech Urges Sixth Circuit to Revisit “Precedent-Setting Error” That Undermines Citizens United

April 24, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , , , ,

Its amicus brief argues the ruling provides governments a “roadmap to maneuver around the First Amendment”

School District to Pay Over $150,000 after Censoring Parent

April 21, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

A federal judge has ordered that the Sheridan County (WY) School District must pay attorneys’ fees following a lawsuit with Harry Pollak, a parent ...

Free Speech Victory: Professor Bruce Gilley Secures Settlement in University of Oregon Social Media Censorship Case

March 28, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , , ,

Settlement requires the university to reform social media policies after blocking professor for saying “all men are created equal”

Institute for Free Speech Urges Washington Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Public File Law

March 27, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

The Institute argues that Washington’s Fair Campaign Practices Act violates the First Amendment by imposing redundant public file requirements on platforms or firms that distribute political advertisements

Institute for Free Speech Urges Supreme Court to Revisit Outdated Precedent on Lobbying Disclosure

March 25, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

The Institute’s amicus brief asks the Court to protect the First Amendment right to anonymously petition the government

Institute for Free Speech: Arizona’s Proposition 211 Creates “An Indefensible Burden” on Free Speech Rights

February 28, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

New amicus brief details how Arizona’s donor disclosure law runs afoul of the state constitution, violating Arizonans’ right to “freely speak, write, and publish”

Small-Dollar Donor Sues FEC over Disclosure Requirements

February 19, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Attorneys for the Institute for Free Speech file new suit to end disclosure of small donations made through online “conduits” like WinRed or ActBlue

Journalist Bryan Schott Sues over Denial of Legislative Press Credentials

January 22, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Utah officials rewrote credential rules to exclude independent journalists following Schott’s critical coverage

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