Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
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We defend and promote free speech for all Americans in our courtrooms, on our campuses, and in our culture.
Gallaudet can’t compel conformity without undermining its own existing commitments to free speech.
FIRE calls on the university to rescind these restrictions and restore students’ full expressive and associational rights.
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FIRE calls on the university to rescind these restrictions and restore students’ full expressive and associational rights.
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FIRE Letter to Gallaudet University, September 26, 2025
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September 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Gallaudet can’t compel conformity without undermining its own existing commitments to free speech.
FIRE calls on the university to rescind these restrictions and restore students’ full expressive and associational rights.
www.thefire.org/research-lea...
FIRE calls on the university to rescind these restrictions and restore students’ full expressive and associational rights.
www.thefire.org/research-lea...
This serves as a warning to other universities who have sought to punish faculty for similar comments: the law is not on your side.
Faculty don’t lose their right to speak about matters of public interest simply because they work for a public university.
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Faculty don’t lose their right to speak about matters of public interest simply because they work for a public university.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This serves as a warning to other universities who have sought to punish faculty for similar comments: the law is not on your side.
Faculty don’t lose their right to speak about matters of public interest simply because they work for a public university.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Faculty don’t lose their right to speak about matters of public interest simply because they work for a public university.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
ASU’s apparent restriction does the opposite, flying in the face of the First Amendment.
FIRE demands that Angelo State University clarify whether the restriction exists—and if so, scrap it immediately.
FIRE demands that Angelo State University clarify whether the restriction exists—and if so, scrap it immediately.
September 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
ASU’s apparent restriction does the opposite, flying in the face of the First Amendment.
FIRE demands that Angelo State University clarify whether the restriction exists—and if so, scrap it immediately.
FIRE demands that Angelo State University clarify whether the restriction exists—and if so, scrap it immediately.
The “Black 2 School Block Party” was open to all — just like Mizzou’s very own Black cultural programs and courses.
Free expression for all can’t mean free expression for only some. Mizzou must cut the hypocrisy and realign its commitment to the First Amendment on its campuses.
Free expression for all can’t mean free expression for only some. Mizzou must cut the hypocrisy and realign its commitment to the First Amendment on its campuses.
September 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The “Black 2 School Block Party” was open to all — just like Mizzou’s very own Black cultural programs and courses.
Free expression for all can’t mean free expression for only some. Mizzou must cut the hypocrisy and realign its commitment to the First Amendment on its campuses.
Free expression for all can’t mean free expression for only some. Mizzou must cut the hypocrisy and realign its commitment to the First Amendment on its campuses.
FIRE will continue to call on private institutions to stand up for their rights — no matter who is in office.
As we wrote to the Supreme Court back in Feb. 2024, when the government jawbones private platforms into silencing speech, it violates the First Amendment.
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As we wrote to the Supreme Court back in Feb. 2024, when the government jawbones private platforms into silencing speech, it violates the First Amendment.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
FIRE will continue to call on private institutions to stand up for their rights — no matter who is in office.
As we wrote to the Supreme Court back in Feb. 2024, when the government jawbones private platforms into silencing speech, it violates the First Amendment.
www.thefire.org/research-lea...
As we wrote to the Supreme Court back in Feb. 2024, when the government jawbones private platforms into silencing speech, it violates the First Amendment.
www.thefire.org/research-lea...
The First Amendment protects public university faculty when they speak as citizens on matters of public concern. Faculty don’t lose their rights simply because politicians demand it.
USD’s actions violate the Constitution.
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USD’s actions violate the Constitution.
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University of South Dakota-Memorandum in Support of Motion for Temporary Restraining Order
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September 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The First Amendment protects public university faculty when they speak as citizens on matters of public concern. Faculty don’t lose their rights simply because politicians demand it.
USD’s actions violate the Constitution.
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USD’s actions violate the Constitution.
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5/ Now, as ever, students, faculty, administrators, and alumni must stand firm on the First Amendment.
FIRE will be here — holding the line, and holding institutions accountable when they don’t.
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FIRE will be here — holding the line, and holding institutions accountable when they don’t.
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You can’t fire your way to free speech
Punishing speech after Kirk’s assassination doesn’t protect free expression — it erodes it.
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September 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
5/ Now, as ever, students, faculty, administrators, and alumni must stand firm on the First Amendment.
FIRE will be here — holding the line, and holding institutions accountable when they don’t.
www.thefire.org/news/you-can...
FIRE will be here — holding the line, and holding institutions accountable when they don’t.
www.thefire.org/news/you-can...
4/ Our Faculty Legal Defense Fund gives public college faculty legal help when they’re punished. We connect qualifying cases with local attorneys and cover initial costs.
If you know a professor facing punishment for their speech, contact FIRE. ⬇️
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If you know a professor facing punishment for their speech, contact FIRE. ⬇️
www.thefire.org/defending-yo...
Faculty Legal Defense Fund
The Faculty Legal Defense Fund offers “first responder” assistance in protecting academic freedoms held by faculty at public colleges and universities.
www.thefire.org
September 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
4/ Our Faculty Legal Defense Fund gives public college faculty legal help when they’re punished. We connect qualifying cases with local attorneys and cover initial costs.
If you know a professor facing punishment for their speech, contact FIRE. ⬇️
www.thefire.org/defending-yo...
If you know a professor facing punishment for their speech, contact FIRE. ⬇️
www.thefire.org/defending-yo...
3/ Over the past week, FIRE has already reviewed or intervened in dozens of such cases, and the number continues to grow. Faculty and students facing discipline for protected speech are not alone.
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Campus Rights Advocacy
Campus Rights Advocacy provides free assistance to students and faculty facing civil liberties violations on college and university campuses.
www.thefire.org
September 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
3/ Over the past week, FIRE has already reviewed or intervened in dozens of such cases, and the number continues to grow. Faculty and students facing discipline for protected speech are not alone.
www.thefire.org/defending-yo...
www.thefire.org/defending-yo...
2/ The murder of Charlie Kirk has sent a jolt through American life — especially on campus, where ideas are meant to be challenged, not assassinated.
This fraught moment may tempt censorship of protected speech, but we cannot let that happen.
This fraught moment may tempt censorship of protected speech, but we cannot let that happen.
September 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
2/ The murder of Charlie Kirk has sent a jolt through American life — especially on campus, where ideas are meant to be challenged, not assassinated.
This fraught moment may tempt censorship of protected speech, but we cannot let that happen.
This fraught moment may tempt censorship of protected speech, but we cannot let that happen.
Be the first to know when registration opens and speakers are announced!
Mark your calendars—keeping these principles alive is up to all of us.
📅 November 4-6, 2026
📍Philadelphia, PA
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Mark your calendars—keeping these principles alive is up to all of us.
📅 November 4-6, 2026
📍Philadelphia, PA
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Introducing Soapbox 2026: Free speech – still revolutionary!
FIRE is launching Soapbox 2026 — our bold new conference dedicated to the power of expression, the courage of dissent, and the timeless value of speaking freely.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Be the first to know when registration opens and speakers are announced!
Mark your calendars—keeping these principles alive is up to all of us.
📅 November 4-6, 2026
📍Philadelphia, PA
www.thefire.org/news/introdu...
Mark your calendars—keeping these principles alive is up to all of us.
📅 November 4-6, 2026
📍Philadelphia, PA
www.thefire.org/news/introdu...
