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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, ...

This “Sunshine Week”, Shine a Light on Donor Privacy
March 19, 2025   •  By Tiffany Donnelly   •  ,

Transparency is for the government, privacy is for the people.

Idaho Becomes the 36th State With an Anti-Slapp Law Providing Enhanced Free Speech Protections
March 11, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

In a significant victory for free speech rights in Idaho, Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1001 into law on March 10, 2025.

Free Speech Arguments – Can the SEC Permanently Silence Critics? (Powell, et al. v. SEC)
February 13, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

Powell, et al. v. United States Securities and Exchange Commission, argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on February 13, ...

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.”

Free Speech Arguments – Can Public School Teachers Challenge Mandatory Equity Training as a First Amendment Violation? (Henderson v. Springfield R-12 School District)
January 23, 2025   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

Henderson v. Springfield R-12 School District, argued en banc before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on January 15, 2025.

Happy 15th Anniversary, Citizens United
January 21, 2025   •  By Tiffany Donnelly & Helen Knowles-Gardner   •  ,

Fifteen years ago today, the United States Supreme Court decided Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

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.

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