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Franklin, Tennessee: Ordinance restricts temporary signs and flags

The town of Franklin restricts both yard signs and flags in its zoning ordinance. FIRE wrote to city officials outlining the constitutional problems with their ordinance.

Advocacy

Tulane University

Tulane University: Misconduct Charges Lodged Against Students for Attending Lawful Off-Campus Protest Organized by Disfavored Group

The university objected to students associating with an independent group previously suspended from campus operations.

Advocacy

Clallam County, Washington: Proposal to limit speech of commissioners speaking in their personal capacities

FIRE wrote the full commission explaining the amendment would violate the First Amendment by restricting speech on public issues and calling on the commission to reject the change.

FIRE Victory Advocacy closed

University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago: Administration Investigates Student’s Social Media Posts Criticizing Group Project Partner

University of Illinois Chicago allegedly claims Instagram posts were harassment

FIRE Victory Advocacy

Rutherford County Library System: Library board votes to remove certain transgender-related material from county libraries

FIRE is concerned by the Rutherford County Library System Board of Directors’ recent decision to remove certain transgender-related materials from the system's libraries.

Advocacy

Horwitz v. U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Daniel Horwitz is a Tennessee civil-rights attorney who has filed suits against private prison companies. But the last time he spoke about one of his cases pending in the Middle District of Tennessee, he was threatened with sanctions.

Amicus Brief

Florida legislature considers bills that would amend criminal “harmful to minors” laws and place broad restrictions on school library materials

In February 2025, Florida state legislators introduced bills that would bar school boards from considering the artistic, literary, political, or scientific value of materials challenged.

Advocacy

University of Kansas

University of Kansas: Student Government Recommends Retaliatory Funding Cuts After Protests

Student senators postured gutting student media as a courageous stand against “bullying”

Advocacy

American Association of University Professors, et al. v. United States Department of Justice, et al.

FIRE filed a "friend of the court" brief arguing that the Trump administration's actions against Columbia University are unlawful and unconstitutional attacks on freedom of expression, freedom of association, and academic freedom.

Amicus Brief

Miami Beach, Florida: Proposed resolution terminating lease and funding for local theater for showing controversial film

FIRE wrote the city explaining the First Amendment protects a theater’s right to curate its own film selection and that government entities may not withhold public benefits to private entities for viewpoint-discriminatory reasons.

FIRE Victory Advocacy closed