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When free speech champion Elon Musk threatens speech, we should take it seriously
March 19, 2025   •  By David Keating   •  ,

If the Trump administration is serious about protecting free speech, then yes, let's reform laws to better protect it. But let's also foster a ...

Comments to the Department of Justice on FARA Regulations
March 4, 2025   •  By David Keating   •  , ,

On March 3, 2025, the Institute for Free Speech responded to a notice of proposed rulemaking and wrote comments to the Department of Justice ...

Salt Lake City Journalist Fights for Freedom of the Press
January 23, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

“This isn’t just about me,” Schott emphasizes. “It’s about protecting press freedom for all reporters who work outside traditional media organizations.”

Utah Political Watch, et al. v. Musselman, et al.
January 22, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

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

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

Oklahoma TV Station Scores Major Victory for Press Freedom
December 11, 2024   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Settlement protects journalists' First Amendment right to cover education officials

Judge was right to halt Ryan Walters’ exclusion of TV station from meetings
October 8, 2024   •  By David Keating   •  , ,

Oklahoma’s top education official seems to have forgotten a lesson taught in every civics class: our constitutional rights under the First Amendment.

Judge Sides with Oklahoma TV Station in First Amendment Lawsuit
September 25, 2024   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Temporary restraining order prevents state education officials from blocking journalists’ access to meetings and press conferences

Oklahoma Television Station Fights to Preserve Press Freedoms
September 23, 2024   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

KFOR-TV's fight is about much more than one station's access. It's about preserving the fundamental principle of press freedom that has been a cornerstone ...

Oklahoma TV Station, Reporters Sue State Officials Over Exclusion
September 23, 2024   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Education Department repeatedly blocks KFOR-TV journalists’ access to meetings and press conferences

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