Institute For Free Speech
Default Article

Internet Speech: A Boon to Civic Engagement
January 1, 2018  •  By IFS Staff  •    •  

The internet is an empowering and diversifying medium capable of uplifting marginalized voices. It has allowed more Americans to meaningfully participate in political dialogue and access more information and speech than ever before. It has enabled the average person to initiate and participate in movements for political and social change and to challenge power and authority. In the internet age,…

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

State of Washington v. Meta Platforms, Inc.
March 26, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , , ,

On March 26, 2025, the Institute for Free Speech filed an amicus brief in State of Washington v. Meta Platforms, Inc., (formerly doing business ...

Free Speech Arguments – Can Texas Force Adults to Verify Their Age Before Visiting Adult Websites? (Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton)
January 15, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton, argued before the Supreme Court of the United States on January 15, 2025.

Free Speech Arguments – Can the Government Shut Down TikTok or Force its Sale? (TikTok Inc. v. Merrick Garland)
January 10, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

TikTok Inc. v. Merrick Garland, argued before the Supreme Court of the United States on January 10, 2025.

Comments to the FCC on Proposed A.I. Rulemaking
September 19, 2024   •  By Brad Smith   •  ,

On September 19, 2024, the Institute for Free Speech submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission to express opposition to the proposed rulemaking “Disclosure ...

Free Speech Arguments – Can the Government Ban TikTok? (TikTok Inc. v. Merrick Garland)
September 16, 2024   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

TikTok Inc. v. Merrick Garland, argued before Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan, Circuit Judge Neomi Rao, and Senior Circuit Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg in the ...

Federal Judge Rules for Portland State University Professor Bruce Gilley in Free Speech Case
July 24, 2024   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

The Institute for Free Speech brought the case on Gilley’s behalf after the University of Oregon’s Division of Equity and Inclusion blocked him on ...

Free Speech Arguments – Is California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act Constitutional? (NetChoice, LLC v. Bonta)
July 18, 2024   •  By IFS Staff   •  , , ,

NetChoice, LLC v. Bonta, argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on July 17, 2024.

Free Speech Arguments – Can California Compel Social Media Platforms to Report to the State How They Moderate Hate Speech, Extremism, Etc.? (X Corp. v. Bonta)
July 17, 2024   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

X Corp. v. Bonta, argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on July 17, 2024.

Load more

Get the Latest Updates

© 2025 Institute for Free Speech | 1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW | Suite 801 | Washington, DC 20036 | 202-301-3300

The word mark Institute for Free Speech® and its logo of a stylized lantern with a flame are federally registered service marks and are owned by the Institute for Free Speech.