The DISCLOSE Act, a tortured acronym for “Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections,” is a part of both S. 1 ...

When you join with others in support of a cause, state officials don’t have a right to track you. That’s the upshot of last ...

The FEC’s Democrats are regularly refusing to dismiss complaints and notify respondents that they are in the clear when the commission has voted not ...

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 ...

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell hammered the first nail into the coffin of the draconian S. 1 legislation on Wednesday, announcing that the Democrats’ 800-plus-page rewrite of ...

How do you defend a bill that would subsidize politicians' campaigns, expose people to harassment for their beliefs, and impose a partisan takeover of ...

Congress probably won’t pack the Supreme Court. But court picking poses a real threat to Americans’ rights. Court picking is when Congress uses its authority over federal-court ...

Democrats often rail against the dangers of “hate speech” and “extremist content,” yet their radical election overhaul bill, H.R. 1, would use taxpayer funds ...

Is freedom of speech an unquestioned creed, adhered to despite its dangers, or is it a principle that has prevailed by proving its value ...

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

The Institute for Free Speech announced today that it has urged two federal judges to put a stop to unethical legal gamesmanship by members ...

The Institute for Free Speech, a national nonprofit organization that provides pro bono legal services, today filed a lawsuit in federal court against Washington ...

The Institute for Free Speech released the following statement in response to today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court in Americans for Prosperity ...

A California nonprofit, a political committee, and a company that provides door-knocking and signature gathering services filed a lawsuit in federal court saying that California’s Assembly ...

Sweeping legislation that would rewrite federal laws governing political speech and association, elections, and ethics suffered a major setback this evening as a vote ...

Yesterday, represented by attorneys from the Institute for Free Speech, the Lakewood Citizens Watchdog Group filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Lakewood, Colorado law ...

The Wyoming Gun Owners (WyGO) late yesterday sued Wyoming in federal court, saying the state unconstitutionally regulates its speech about public policy as campaign advertisements.

The Institute for Free Speech announced the additions of Senior Attorney Julie Smith and Attorney Martha Astor. Smith and Astor will help the Institute ...

After seven years, a Connecticut court will finally rule on a First Amendment challenge brought by two former General Assembly candidates who were fined ...

The Institute for Free Speech will have three new senior attorneys following the addition of two experienced litigators and the promotion of Owen Yeates. ...

New from the Institute for Free Speech This Constitution Day, Thank the Supreme Court for Protecting Americans Who Give By Luke Wachob On Constitution ...

New from the Institute for Free Speech Amicus Brief: Net Choice v. Attorney General, State of Florida The Supreme Court has long recognized that states ...

In the News Business Insider: Joe Biden could ‘pack’ the Federal Election Commission with liberals and obliterate tradition. But he’s resisting. By Dave Levinthal To ...

ICYMI Washington Supreme Court Should Override $18 Million Chill on Political Speech By Nathan Maxwell In an amicus brief filed in mid-August, the Institute for Free ...

We’re Hiring! 2022 Summer Associate Legal Fellowship The 2022 Institute for Free Speech Summer Associate Legal Fellowship is a unique opportunity for current law school ...

In the News Nonprofit Law Prof Blog: First Effects of the AFPF Donor Disclosure Decision and Additional Analysis By Lloyd Mayer The first effects of ...

The Courts Washington Post: Va. Supreme Court affirms judge’s ruling reinstating Loudoun teacher who refused to use transgender pronouns By Hannah Natanson The Virginia Supreme ...

ICYMI Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta: Questions and Answers By Brad Smith The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that California could not constitutionally ...

New from the Institute for Free Speech Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta: Questions and Answers By Brad Smith The U.S. Supreme Court recently ...

New from the Institute for Free Speech The Danger of “Security Concerns” Being Weaponized to Limit Assembly Rights By Alec Greven The right to ...