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Free Speech
A Foundational Right
Every American has the constitutional right to support issues they believe in without fear of harassment or retaliation. But across the United States, politicians are working overtime to silence those who seek to hold them accountable or those who hold points of view different from their own. To scare Americans into staying silent, politicians are enacting laws aimed at publicizing their advocacy, called “disclosure laws.”
By naming and shaming individuals who support different viewpoints, these laws effectively prevent everyday Americans from speaking out to advance causes they believe in. We won’t let these crucial First Amendment rights be trampled on.
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Our Fight in the News
Illinois Supreme Court Accused of Double Standard in Judge’s Removal Over Pro-Trump Comments
A conservative traffic court judge continues his fight against the Illinois Supreme Court. He argues there is a double standard, as an outspoken liberal judge is allowed to remain on the bench while commenting on current political topics. Matt Lamb | April 28, 2026 (Legal Insurrection) The Illinois Supreme Court...
Awake Illinois Interview: FREE SPEECH CASE IN ILLINOIS: Liberty Justice Center and Judge James Brown
04/16/2-26 | (Awake Illinois) In this interview, Judge Brown (plaintiff) joins Brendan Philbin of the Liberty Justice Center and host Shannon Adcock to break down Brown v. Neville — the case that could restore First Amendment rights for every judge in America. To learn more about the case, click...
7 national organizations join the Cozy Inn First Amendment case against Salina as city appeals recent loss in court
David Hicks | April 8, 2026 (The Sentinel) Seven national organizations have filed court briefs in support of Salina’s Cozy Inn restaurant in its ongoing First Amendment lawsuit against the City of Salina, after the city appealed its 2025 loss in federal court. Owner Steve Howard of the century-old eatery...
Judge Sues Illinois Supreme Court Justices Over Removal He Calls First Amendment ‘Retaliation’
Tim Hecke | 2/19/2026 CWB Chicago A retired Cook County judge who was recalled to the bench late last year to help manage the county’s crushing caseload backlog, only to be dumped by the state Supreme Court six weeks later over an opinion column he wrote as a private citizen,...
Supreme Court Petitioned to Hear Tennessee Open Meetings Case
Kim Jarrett | Feb. 17, 2026 (The Center Square) An open meetings law case involving the Tennessee Judicial Advisory Commission and The Center Square has been requested for hearing at the U.S. Supreme Court. Liberty Justice Center, a national nonprofit law firm, filed on behalf of Dan McCaleb, chief content...
Policies with Chilling Effect on Public Comment Scrapped in Monroe Lawsuit Settlement
Lucas Thomae | February 2, 2026 (Carolina Public Press) Union County, NC, city had required speakers to publicly state addresses. Legal challenge to public comment rule led to settlement nixing it. A Charlotte-area resident has settled a free speech lawsuit against the City of Monroe and its mayor, whose public...