Religious liberty in the United States: An inalienable right

Religious liberty is among the most important American freedoms, and our government must not target or discriminate against religious faiths or those who practice them.

FIRE statement on the Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis

The Supreme Court's decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis is a resounding victory for freedom of expression and freedom of conscience.

Do Americans know their rights? Survey says: No.

FIRE survey reveals that most can’t name more than one enumerated First Amendment right.

King County, Wash. is this year’s First Amendment Scrooge

The county, where Seattle sits, ordered its staff to keep virtual workspaces clear of religious imagery.

Indiana passes bill establishing protections for campus free speech in state law

FIRE's mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought—the most essential qualities of liberty.

Nebraska lawmakers: Protect student rights by passing these two bills 

Nebraska’s legislature is poised to consider two bills this year that will advance First Amendment protections in higher education.

FIRE announces new Arthur D. Hellman Fellowship in First Amendment Litigation for law students

After Twitter complaint about Illinois State quiz question goes viral, online exam platform Pearson makes troubling commitment to police eLearning platforms

First Amendment News 263: Kristen Waggoner is the one to watch in First Amendment cases

First Amendment News 249: Supreme Court cert. petition on another abortion buffer zone case

First Amendment News is a weekly blog and newsletter about free expression issues by Ronald K. L. Collins and is editorially independent from FIRE.