Issue
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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When a public school coach was fired for the common sense proposal of an open division for transgender athletes to ensure fairness for all, we stepped up and filed a lawsuit on his behalf—free of charge.
We urgently need your support for this case as we fight to defend free speech and protect women’s sports.
Our Cases Fighting For Free Speech
Our Fight in the News
Strong Support for First Liberty’s Supreme Court Case Involving Mississippi Evangelist
(First Liberty Institute)—First Liberty received a tremendous outpouring of support in our pending U.S. Supreme Court case involving Gabriel Olivier, an evangelist who was banned from sharing his faith in a public park. Gabe went to court to seek relief, but his case was dismissed, which effectively denied him of...
The Current State of Captive Audience Meetings
(Venable LLP)—Mandatory employer-sponsored meetings, otherwise known as captive audience meetings, sparked significant discussion and legislation these past few months. There are now 12 states that have enacted laws designed to ban or restrict captive audience meetings: Alaska, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, and,...
Ban on Public Preaching Unites Christian and Krishna, Pro-lifers, Prisoner Advocates at SCOTUS
(Just the News)—The Supreme Court has a soft spot for street evangelists targeted by public officials in the name of shielding passers-by from the discomfort of the gospel, going so far as to rule 8-1 in 2021 – over the first solo dissent of the chief justice – that Chike...
Liberty Justice Center Files Amicus Brief in the Olivier v. City of Brandon Case
(Legal Newsline)—The Liberty Justice Center has submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Gabriel Olivier, a resident of Mississippi, in his legal battle against a city ordinance that limits free speech. The case, Olivier v. City of Brandon, deals with the possibilities individuals have under 42 U.S.C....
Radiologist Dealt Blow in Court Battle Stemming From His Support for Youth Trans-Care Ban
(Radiology Business)—A Wyoming radiologist has been dealt a blow in his court battle with the state’s governor, who booted the doc from the local medical board last year amid controversy. One year ago, Eric Cubin, MD, sent a message to members of the Wyoming legislature, urging them to support “Chloe’s...
Liberty Justice Center Urges Supreme Court To Hear Mississippi Christian Free Speech Case
(Tampa Free Press)—The Liberty Justice Center (LJC) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today, urging the justices to take up the case of Olivier v. City of Brandon and protect individuals’ ability to challenge potentially unconstitutional laws even after being prosecuted under them. The case involves Gabriel...
Campbell v. Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners