Case Archive
- Albertson College of Idaho: Speech Code Repeal
- Albright College: Assault on Academic Freedom to Criticize Administration
- American University: Denial of Right to Videotape Public Events
- Appalachian State University: Speech Code Repeal
- Arizona State University: Racial Restrictions on Class Enrollment (2002)
- Arizona State University: Racial Restrictions on Class Enrollment (2005)
- Ashland University: Professor Denied Tenure Because of Objectivist Scholarship
- Ball State University: Threat to Religous Group’s Freedom of Association
- Bellevue Community College: Professor Punished for "Racially Insensitive" Exam Question
- Bennington College: Termination of Professor Without a Hearing
- Binghamton University: Social Work Student Expelled
- Binghamton University: Student Suspended for Posters Criticizing Department of Social Work and Government Agency
- Boston College: Controversial Speaker Disinvited
- Boston College: Red Light Rating
- Bowdoin College: Professor Investigated Because Article Embarrasses the College
- Brandeis University: Professor Found Guilty of Harassment for Protected Speech
- Brandeis University: Refusal to Provide Due Process to Person Accused of Sex Offense
- Brooklyn College: Administrative Attempt to Stop Academic Freedom Resolution
- Brooklyn College: Possible Investigation of Professor's Expression
- Brown University: Wrongful Suspension of Religious Student Group
- Bucknell University: University Slams Door on Student Satires of Obama Stimulus Plan and Affirmative Action
- Bucks County Community College: Ideological Loyalty Oath for Professors
- California Institute of Integral Studies: Assault on Professor's Academic Freedom
- California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly): Bias Reporting System Targets "Politically Incorrect" Professors
- California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly): Use of Disruption Claim to Suppress Free Speech
- California State University at San Bernardino: Refusal to Recognize Christian Group
- California: Unconstitutional Discriminatory Harassment Policies
- Catholic University of America: Rejection of Campus NAACP Chapter
- Central Connecticut State University: Controversy Over Newspaper Cartoon
- Central Michigan University: Abridgement of Freedom to Display Patriotic Symbols
- Central Michigan University: Assessment of Security Fees for Controversial Speaker
- Central Michigan University: Student Group's Freedom of Association Under Attack
- Central Washington University: Student Group Faces De-funding for Protected Expression
- Century College: Censorship of Mohammed Cartoons
- Citrus College: Compulsory Anti-War Speech
- Citrus College: Speech Code Litigation
- City University of New York: Administrative Attempts to Suppress Faculty Speech
- Claremont University Consortium: Free Speech Silenced by Administrators
- Clemson University: Free Speech Zone Suspended
- Clemson University: Restrictions on Contacting Public Officials
- Clemson University: Student Charged with Harassment and Disorderly Conduct for Single E-mail
- College of the Holy Cross: Abridgement of Freedom to Display Patriotic Symbols
- College of William and Mary: Suppression of Affirmative Action Bake Sale
- Colorado College: Students Found Guilty for Satirical Flyer
- Colorado State University: Student Editor on Trial for Protected Speech
- Colorado State University: Students Fight for Rights to Free Speech and Assembly
- Columbia Law School: Threat to Punish Professor for ‘Hostile Environment’ Due to Exam Question
- Columbia University: Faculty Academic Freedom Debate
- Columbia University: Hockey Club Punished for 'Offensive' Flyer
- Columbia University: Ideological Litmus Tests at Teachers College
- Columbia University: Violation of Due Process Rights in Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Community College of Allegheny County: Student Denied Right to Start Advocacy Organization
- Cornell University: Student Group’s Sign Display Removed from Engineering Quad
- Craven Community College: Attempt to Establish Administrative Control over Student Newspaper
- CSWE: Political Litmus Tests at Schools of Social Work
- Dartmouth College: Abolition of Speech Code
- DePaul University: Censorship of Student Group Protesting Ward Churchill
- DePaul University: Professor Suspended for Expression Without Due Process
- DePaul University: Shutdown of Affirmative Action Bake Sale Protest
- Duke University: Administrative Ban on Faculty Member’s Website
- Duke University: Overbroad and Unjust Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Duke University: Women's Center Cancels 'Motherhood' Event
- East Georgia College: Professor Fired Without a Hearing over Mysterious 'Sexual Harassment' Charge
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania: Professor Suspended after Joking about Students on Facebook
- Fairfield University: Harassment Charge and Funding Threat Against Student Newspaper
- Florida International University: Racial and Ethnic Restrictions for Class Enrollment
- Forsyth Technical Community College: Dismissal of Professor for Criticizing Iraq War
- George Mason University: Unconstitutional Policies and Suppression of Dissent
- George Washington University: Secret Informer Line
- George Washington University: Violation of Due Process Rights in Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Georgetown University: Student Newspaper's Censorship of Columnist
- Gettysburg College: Unjust Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Glendale Community College: Professor Sanctioned for Sending E-Mail
- Gonzaga University: Censorship of ‘Hate Speech’
- Gonzaga University: Refusal to Recognize Christian Pro-Life Club
- Governors State University: Censorship of Student Newspaper
- Grand Valley State University: Political Litmus Test in Music Department’s Job Requirements
- Grand Valley State University: Suppression of Affirmative Action Bake Sale
- Hamline University: Student Suspended after Advocating Concealed Carry on Campus
- Hampton University: Gay and Lesbian Student Group Denied Recognition Without Explanation
- Hampton University: Punishment of Students for Literature Distribution
- Harvard University: Administration Threatened to Cancel ‘Barely Legal’ Party Due to Event’s Name
- Harvard University: Denial of Due Process for Student Acquitted of Criminal Charges
- Harvard University: Due Process Debate
- Harvard University: Proposed Speech Codes
- Harvard University: Threat to Discipline Student Newspaper Staff for Publishing Satirical Cartoon
- Hinds Community College: Student Barred from Class
- Indian River Community College: Ban on ‘The Passion of the Christ’ and Repression of Free Speech
- Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis: Student Employee Found Guilty of 'Racial Harassment' for Reading a Book
- Indiana University South Bend: Student Sanctioned for 'Vagina Monologues' Interview
- James Madison University: Photographs Seized from Student Newspaper
- Johns Hopkins University: Disciplining of Professor for Pro-War Remarks
- Johns Hopkins University: Student Punished for Party Invitation
- Johns Hopkins University: Viewpoint Discrimination Against Student Newspaper
- Lake Superior State University: Veteran Professor Ordered to Remove Posted Materials from Office Door
- Lakeland Community College: Disciplining of Professor for Religious Speech
- Le Moyne College: Dismissal of Student for Dissenting Views
- Le Moyne College: Dismissal of Student Newspaper Adviser
- Lehigh University: Refusal to Permit Patriotic Displays
- Lone Star College: Student Group Threatened with Probation and Derecognition for Posting Flyer
- Lopez v. Candaele
- Los Angeles City College: Threats to Freedom of the Press
- Louisiana State University: Threat to Muslim Group's Freedom of Association
- Macomb Community College: Censorship of Professor’s Classroom Speech
- Marquette University: Political Quote Banned from Office Door
- Marshall University: Racially Restricted Orientation Classes
- Michigan State University: Group Charged for Showing Controversial Film
- Michigan State University: Program of Thought Reform
- Michigan State University: Student Government Official Threatened with Suspension for E-mailing Faculty about University Scheduling Concerns
- Milwaukee School of Engineering: Threat to Christian Group’s Freedom of Association
- Missouri State University (Formerly Southwest Missouri State): Assault on Press Freedom
- Missouri State University: Political Litmus Test in School of Social Work
- Mohammed Cartoon Controversy: FIRE Response to Intimidation and Newspaper Disputes
- Montclair State University: Student Group Faces De-funding for Protected Expression
- Monterey Peninsula College: Ideological Litmus Loyalty Oath for Professors
- NCATE: Encouragement of Political Litmus Tests in Higher Education
- New York University: Suppression of Discussion of Mohammed Cartoons
- North Shore Community College: Ideological Litmus Testing for Job Candidates
- Northeastern Illinois University: Suppression of Affirmative Action Bake Sale
- Occidental College: Use of Harassment Charges to Suppress Protected Speech
- Ohio State University: Refusal to Allow Religious Clubs to Decide Membership Based on Religious Belief
- Orange Coast College: Suspension of Professor Without a Hearing for Political Science Lecture
- Pace University: Christian Student Organization Denied Recognition
- Pennsylvania House of Representatives Select Committee on Student Academic Freedom
- Pennsylvania State University - University Park: Student Sues for Art Censorship
- Pennsylvania State University: Charges of ‘Discrimination’ Due to Religious Language in Club Constitution
- Pennsylvania State University: Disciplining of Professor for Pro-War Remarks
- Phi Beta Kappa: Member Institutions' Speech Codes
- Princeton University: Refusal to Recognize Religious Group
- Purdue University: Refusal to Allow Christian Women’s Group to Require Christian Membership
- Quinnipiac University: Freedoms of Press and Association in Jeopardy
- Rhode Island College: Punishment of Professor for Refusal to Censor Speech
- Rhode Island College: Violation of Student’s Freedom of Conscience
- Rutgers University: Refusal to Allow Christian Clubs to Require Christian Leadership
- Saint Cloud State University: Thought Reform and Suppression of Free Speech
- Saint Louis Community College: Student Punished for E-mailing Classmates
- Saint Xavier University: Reprimand of Professor for Anti-Military Comments
- San Diego State University: Censorship of Pro-American Student Speech
- San Francisco State University: Speech Codes Litigation
- San Francisco State University: Students Investigated for Stepping on Flags
- San José/Evergreen Community College District: Professor Fired for Protected Classroom Speech
- Santa Rosa Junior College: Overbroad Ban on "Unofficial" Use of College’s Initials
- Seminole Community College: Refusal to Allow Student to Distribute Literature
- Shaw University: Severe Punishment for Criticizing Administration
- Shippensburg University: Speech Code Litigation
- Southern Illinois University at Carbondale: Derecognition of Christian Law School Group
- Southern Illinois University at Carbondale: Free Speech Crisis Over Unconstitutional Policies
- Southwestern College: Professors Banned from Campus after Students Stray Beyond 'Free Speech Patio'
- Stanford University: Education Program Tries to Keep Outspoken Student from Enrolling, Demands Access to Private Blog
- State College Area School District: Speech Code Court Decision
- State University of New York at Brockport: Speech Code Litigation
- State University of New York at Fredonia: Professor Punished for Public Expression
- Stetson University: Viewpoint-Based Censorship of Student Magazine
- Suffolk County Community College: Abuse of Harassment and Intimidation Charges to Silence Student Journalist
- Tarrant County College Bans Symbolic 'Empty Holster' Protest
- Temple College: Censorship of Cartoon and Nietzsche Quotation on Professor's Office Door
- Temple University: Speech Code Litigation
- Temple University: Student Group Put on Probation Because of FIRE Speaker
- Temple University: Unconstitutional Security Fee for Geert Wilders Presentation
- Texas Tech University: Speech Code Litigation
- Troy University: Speech Code Litigation
- Tufts University: Conservative Student Journal Investigated for Harassment
- Tufts University: Refusal to Allow Evangelical Christian Club to Reject Homosexual Leadership
- Tufts University: Speech Code Controversy
- Tufts University: Use of Sexual Harassment Allegations to Suppress Protected Speech
- University of Alabama: Attempt to Limit Freedom of Speech and Right to Petition
- University of Alabama: Ban on Window Displays
- University of Alabama: Disparate Treatment of Conservative Organizations
- University of Alabama: Faculty Senate ‘Hate Speech’ Resolution
- University of Alaska: Investigation of Protected Speech
- University of Arizona: Pro-Life Group Denied Recognition Over Belief Requirement
- University of Arizona: Screening of Controversial Film Cancelled
- University of Arizona: Unconstitutional Security Fee Charged for Speech by University Critic
- University of California at Berkeley: Ban on Word "California" in Organization Names
- University of California at Berkeley: Newspaper Theft
- University of California at Berkeley: Prohibitive Security Fee Charged for Controversial Speaker
- University of California at Irvine: Suppression of Affirmative Action Bake Sale
- University of California at Los Angeles: Attempt to Stop Critical Website from Using Letters 'UCLA'
- University of California at Los Angeles: Controversial Student Event Cancelled
- University of California at Los Angeles: Non-Reappointment of Controversial Professor
- University of California at San Diego: Censorship of Student Satire Magazine
- University of California at San Diego: First Amendment Violations at UCSD
- University of California at Santa Barbara: Attempt to Stop Website from Using Letters ‘UCSB’
- University of California at Santa Barbara: Censorship of Student Thesis
- University of California at Santa Barbara: Professor Investigated for Sending E-Mail to Class
- University of California Hastings College of the Law: Denial of Recognition to Christian Law School Group
- University of Central Florida: "Free Press Zone"
- University of Central Florida: Censorship of Internet Speech
- University of Central Florida: Speech Quarantined to 'Free Assembly Areas'
- University of Chicago: Censorship of Student's Online Speech by University Police
- University of Chicago: Facebook Photo Album Censored for "Disrespect"
- University of Colorado at Boulder: Disciplinary Hearing Allowing Accuser to Judge Accused
- University of Colorado at Boulder: Investigation of Professor for Controversial Essay
- University of Colorado at Boulder: Prohibitive Security Fee Charged for Controversial Speakers
- University of Colorado at Boulder: Suppression of Affirmative Action Bake Sale
- University of Delaware: Students Required to Undergo Ideological Reeducation
- University of Florida: Reaffirmation of Right to Show Documentary
- University of Georgia: Restriction on Fraternities’ Free Speech Rights
- University of Idaho: Student Charged With Discrimination and Harassment for 'Offensive' Speech
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Professor Punished for Teaching about Catholic Thought in Course about Catholic Thought
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Student Investigated for Facebook.com Comments About School Mascot Debate
- University of Maryland: State Senators Pressure University to Cancel Controversial Film Screening
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst: Refusal to Permit Pro-War Speech
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst: Student Government Tries to Punish Conservative Newspaper
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst: Student Group Charged Unconstitutional Security Fee for Controversial Speaker
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst: Student Newspapers Stolen While Police Officer Watches
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst: Suppression of ‘Racist’ Speech
- University of Miami: Refusal to Approve Conservative Student Group
- University of Michigan – Ann Arbor: Unequal Treatment of Conservative Student Newspaper
- University of Minnesota - Twin Cities: Political Litmus Test for Future Teachers
- University of Nevada at Reno: Unconstitutional Free Speech Zone Policy
- University of New Hampshire: Eviction of Student for Posting Flier
- University of New Mexico: Censorship of Professor After Joking About Pentagon Attack
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Denial of Freedom of Association for Christian Fraternity
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Refusal to Allow Christian Clubs to Require Christian Leadership
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Punishment of Free Speech Protestors
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro: Review of Speech Codes
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington: Invasion of Professor’s Privacy and Suppression of Speech
- University of North Carolina System: State of the First Amendment
- University of Oklahoma: Ban on E-mailing Political Humor or Commentary
- University of Oklahoma: Plot to Punish Professor for Political Beliefs, Whistleblowing
- University of Oklahoma: State Legislature Investigates University for Hosting Controversial Speaker
- University of Oklahoma: Use of Sexual Harassment Allegations to Suppress Protected Speech
- University of Oregon: Derecognition of Student Group for ‘Offensive’ Publication
- University of Rhode Island: Student Senate Attempts to Compel Speech
- University of South Carolina: Mandated Orthodoxy in the Classroom
- University of South Florida: The ‘Heckler’s Veto’
- University of Southern California: Censorship of Performance and Protest
- University of Tennessee: Speech Code Repeal
- University of Virginia: Lack of Due Process During Honor Code Investigations
- University of West Georgia: Student Newspaper's Funding Cut on Basis of Content
- University of Wisconsin - Madison: Cancellation of Antiwar Event
- University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire: Ban on RAs’ Leading Bible Studies
- University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire: Unconstitutional Student Fee Funding Amendment
- University of Wisconsin at La Crosse: Censorship of Student Magazine
- University of Wisconsin: Students' Due Process Rights
- Valdosta State University: Freedom of Expression on Campus Limited to Unconstitutional Free Speech Zone
- Valdosta State University: Student Expelled for Peacefully Protesting Parking Garages
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech): Ban on Certain Viewpoints and Requirement of Prior Approval for Speech
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: "Diversity" Requirement for Faculty Assessment Violates Academic Freedom and Freedom of Conscience
- Virginia Tech: Virginia Tech Threatens Student Newspaper's Future over Protected Anonymous Comments on Its Own Website
- Virginia: Attorney General Investigates Professor's Research
- Washington State University: Administrative Support for Heckler's Veto of Student Play
- Washington State University: Use of Dispositions Theory to Enforce Ideological Orthodoxy
- Washington University: Mandatory University Viewpoint
- West Virginia University: Limit on Speech to Campus "Free Speech Zones"
- William Paterson University: Punishment on Harassment Charges for Response to Mass E-Mail
- Williams College: Suppression of Freedom of Association by Nondiscrimination Policy
- Wilson College: Student Internet Expression Under Attack
- Wright State University: Christian Group Banned from Campus
- Yale University: Censorship of Mohammed Cartoons at Yale University Press
- Yale University: Controversial Anti-Harvard T-shirt Quoting F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Yale University: Suppression of Pro-War Speech
- ‘Lyle v. Warner Brothers Television Productions et al.’: Lawsuit Threatening Expansion of Sexual Harassment Codes