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We defend and promote free speech for all Americans in our courtrooms, on our campuses, and in our culture.

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VICTORY: The United States Supreme Court throws out the Fifth Circuit’s decision dismissing citizen journalist Priscilla Villarreal’s lawsuit and sends it back for review. This has major implications for Americans’ First Amendment rights.
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Qualified immunity shields government officials — from cops to public college administrators — from accountability for violating people’s constitutional rights
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Federal court issues TRO barring Florida from threatening TV stations over Amendment 4 ads. "To keep it simple for the State of Florida: it’s the First Amendment, stupid."
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Now: University of Michigan's Board of Regents unanimously adopt institutional neutrality, vowing not to make political statements. "It's not up to chairs, deans, or administrators to make those arguments on behalf of the university; it's up to individuals to engage in robust
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The government cannot use its regulatory power to punish individuals for their opinions, but @elonmusk ’s company @SpaceX alleges in its lawsuit the California Coastal Commission is weaponizing environmental regulations to do just that. The chair of the commission expressed
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. @elonmusk 's personal political views should play no role in the California Coastal Commission's evaluation of @SpaceX 's plans to launch rockets in the state. The commission’s objections are non-binding, but its members appear to be pushing for greater oversight over the
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Since Hamas' Oct. 7th attacks on Israel, FIRE has found that expression regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been likely sanctioned or punished on an American college campus almost every single day. Yes, you read that right.
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Daniel Burnett
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NEW: Despite colleges' rapid adoption of DEI mandates, new data today from @TheFIREorg finds fully 50% of professors say it’s never/rarely justifiable to require faculty applicants to submit statements pledging a commitment to DEI. Just 34% say it’s often/always justifiable.
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🔥 On Sunday at #BATTLEFEST , we’re partnering with @TheFIREorg for five debates on the future of free speech. 🗓️ 19th & 20th October | 📌 #BATTLEFEST More info ⤵️
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JT Morris
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So proud of Priscilla and our team @TheFIREorg for this win. Looking forward to continuing this fight for the First Amendment and constitutional accountability.
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Tyler MacQueen
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Do you like to make videos? 🎬 Do you like free speech? 🗯️ Do you like to make videos ABOUT free speech? 🗯️🎬 Well, good news, the perfect job exists! Apply for DIRECTOR OF VIDEO at @TheFIREorg and join America's largest, coolest free speech org 🔥⬇️
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Babe wake up, new Kafka quote just dropped 🪲
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Incitement is no joke! No really, jokes aren’t incitement.
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