Report: Most Americans Now Have Good Free Speech Protection against Frivolous Lawsuits

November 2, 2023   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

The new Institute for Free Speech report analyzes each state’s laws, showing a positive trend but cautioning that many states still fail to adequately ...

Tenth Circuit Affirms Victory for Wyoming Gun Owners against Unconstitutionally Vague Donor Disclosure Law

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October 11, 2023   •  By IFS Staff   •  , ,

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit held that Wyoming’s electioneering-communications disclosure regime is unconstitutional. The ruling is a victory for free ...

Institute for Free Speech Urges D.C. Circuit to Protect Political Speech from Private Enforcement

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September 28, 2023   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

The Institute for Free Speech today filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in Campaign Legal ...

Institute for Free Speech Hails New Jersey Becoming 33rd State with an Anti-SLAPP Law

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September 8, 2023   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

The new law will protect against frivolous lawsuits targeting speech

Institute for Free Speech Sues Texas Ethics Commission Over Ban on Pro Bono Work

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August 7, 2023   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

A recent TEC opinion prohibits pro bono legal services for candidates and political committees if they are provided by nonprofit corporations

Institute for Free Speech Urges First Circuit to Strike Down School Board Ban on Criticizing Employees

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August 3, 2023   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

The RSU 22 School Board silenced Shawn McBreairty after he criticized employees by name

Lawsuit Seeks to Dismantle State-Imposed Wokeism

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July 24, 2023   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

The California Community Colleges Board of Governors recently issued a pervasive set of guidelines that force faculty to embrace an “anti-racist” ideology, in clear violation of fundamental First Amendment rights.

Professor Sues to Challenge State-Mandated Ideology

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June 5, 2023   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

The First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech protects Americans’ right to express themselves. It also forbids the state from forcing anyone to adhere to ...

Laurel Libby Sues to Strike Down Unconstitutional Restrictions on Political Speech

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May 31, 2023   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

A recent change to Maine law creates an unfair and unconstitutional system that gives even more influence to the most powerful political leaders and ...

Victory: Florida Elections Commission Pays $175k in Attorney’s Fees, Stops Punishing Political Speech

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April 18, 2023   •  By IFS Staff   •  ,

This positive development for free political speech in Florida comes as a result of a lawsuit filed by Kells Hetherington and litigated by attorneys ...

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