Campus Free Speech
Defends students and faculty against censorship while researching institutional policies that threaten expressive rights.
Defending free speech and open inquiry rights, particularly on college campuses
About Organization
Defends essential rights of free speech and open inquiry, particularly in higher education where these rights face increasing threats. The organization provides legal support to students and faculty, conducts research on campus policies, and advocates for legislative reforms.
Campus Free Speech
Defends students and faculty against censorship while researching institutional policies that threaten expressive rights.
Legal Protection
Provides direct legal support and pursues court cases to establish precedents protecting First Amendment freedoms.
Policy Reform
Advocates for legislative and institutional changes that strengthen protections for free speech and open inquiry.
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Provides immediate legal support to students and faculty facing free speech violations on campus.
Researches and evaluates institutional policies to identify threats to expressive rights in higher education.
Works with institutions and legislators to strengthen legal protections for free speech and inquiry.
Teaches students, faculty, and public about importance and application of free expression principles.
Services and programs offered by Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Provides direct legal support to students and faculty facing free speech violations on college campuses.
Conducts systematic analysis of campus speech policies and rates institutions on protection of expressive rights.
Works with lawmakers to strengthen legal protections for free speech and academic freedom in education.
Informs students, educators, and the public about First Amendment rights and importance of free expression.
Meet the people behind Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
1999
1999
Established to defend free speech and academic freedom rights in higher education institutions.
2010
2010
Launched systematic evaluation of college free speech policies across United States institutions.
2022
2022
Broadened mission from education to all American expressive rights, becoming FIRE organization.
2024
2024
Achieved significant court precedents protecting student and faculty speech rights nationwide.
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
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