Analysis

The federal charges against Don Lemon raise serious concerns for press freedom

January 30, 2026

Don Lemon faces federal charges after entering a Minnesota church with disruptive protesters to cover the event. What does this mean for press freedom and First Amendment rights?

Op-Ed

The American people fact-checked their government

January 29, 2026

When states lie, crowds can correct. From Paris 1961 to Minneapolis 2026, smartphones and Community Notes expose power’s lies in real time.

Statement

Unsealed documents prove the government crusade to deport Ozturk, Khalil, and others is based solely on protected expression

January 23, 2026

Unsealed documents show the government targeted pro-Palestinian students for deportation based solely on protected speech — not crimes.

Analysis

Anti-ICE protesters disrupted worship in a Minnesota church. Here’s why the First Amendment doesn’t protect their actions.

January 22, 2026

Anti-ICE protesters say disrupting a Minnesota church was free speech. It wasn't. The First Amendment protects protest — not disrupting worship to the point it can't continue.

Analysis

Can Congress subpoena a journalist for reporting a Delta Force commander’s name?

January 21, 2026

Congress can subpoena broadly — but hauling reporters in for publishing the news chills journalism and sidesteps the First Amendment.

Op-Ed

Why are Miami police questioning a woman over Facebook posts?

January 21, 2026

Miami police showed up at a veteran’s door for criticizing her mayor on Facebook, proving free speech survives only if it's defended.

Statement

Cops showing up at your door for political Facebook posts is absolutely intolerable in a free society

January 20, 2026

No one should have to fear that expressing a political opinion will lead to a knock on the door from the police.

Press Release

LAWSUIT: Ex-cop sues after spending 37 days in jail for sharing meme following Charlie Kirk murder

December 17, 2025

Larry Bushart was arrested for a social media post and held on a $2 million bond he could not afford. Now, he's fighting back.

Analysis

He spent 37 days in jail for a Facebook post — now FIRE has his back

November 19, 2025

If officials can arrest you because they dislike your social media posts, then none of us are safe to express ourselves.

Analysis

Heckler’s veto at the turnstiles

October 21, 2025

The UK is banning fans of an Israeli soccer team, citing security concerns. Safety matters, but the law protects both fans and protesters alike.