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Who We Are



Southeastern Legal Foundation is a national, nonprofit legal organization dedicated to defending liberty and Rebuilding the American Republic®. Founded in 1976, SLF has made it its mission to protect the American people from government overreach, challenge government policies when they violate the Constitution, and restore constitutional balance in our system of government.

SLF not only holds government officials accountable to the Constitution, but also equips Americans with the tools they need to fight for their constitutional rights. For nearly 50 years, SLF has proudly defended your constitutional rights both in and out of the courtroom.

Our Key Issues



Reclaiming Civil Liberties

Civil liberties have been hijacked to advance group identity and equity – SLF ensures equal protection and opportunity.

Protecting Free Speech

First Amendment free speech rights of families, organizations, and individuals are under assault – SLF stands with them in court.

Restoring Constitutional Balance

Our U.S. Constitution is designed to limit government power – SLF goes to court to combat unconstitutional control over our lives.

Securing Property Rights

Property is a top target of government regulation, covering more than land alone – SLF leads the fight to protect this basic liberty.

Highlighted Cases



Strickland, et al. v. United States Department of Agriculture

Strickland, et al. v. United States Department of Agriculture

Texas farmers, represented by Southeastern Legal Foundation and Mountain States Legal Foundation, sue the Department of Agriculture for discriminating against farmers based on race and sex through disaster relief programs.
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SLF Public Comment: EPA Endangerment Finding

SLF Public Comment: Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

SLF v. ODNI

Southeastern Legal Foundation v. Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Leadership Institute v. University of New Mexico

Leadership Institute, et al. v. University of New Mexico

Stovall v. Jefferson County Public Schools

Stovall v. Jefferson County Board of Education
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wins before the United States Supreme Court.

SLF has an 80% win rate before the nation’s highest court. Learn about our history.

“Since we started SLF in 1976, it’s been an honor to be associated with Supreme Court wins and the national impact of SLF’s work. SLF is making a difference for our constitutional Republic.”

Hon. Edwin Meese III
U.S. Attorney General, Reagan Administration

Our Latest News



One America News: SLF puts schools on notice regarding free speech

One America News: SLF puts schools on notice regarding free speech

SLF appears on One America News to discuss its open letter to America's high schools and universities threatening to take legal action if schools refuse to protect students' First Amendment rights.
NTD News: ‘Absolutely Disgusting,’ legal analyst says about celebrations of Charlie Kirk’s death

NTD News: ‘Absolutely Disgusting,’ legal analyst says about celebrations of Charlie Kirk’s death

SLF sounds off on the truth about free speech in the days following Charlie Kirk's tragic death on a college campus.
College Fix: ‘Unleashed’: Free speech attorney pledges to protect conservative students who keep debating in wake of Kirk’s murder

College Fix: ‘Unleashed’: Free speech attorney pledges to protect conservative students who keep debating in wake of Kirk’s murder

In an op-ed for The College Fix, SLF urges students to use their voice on campus in the days following Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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SLF believes that the U.S. Constitution is a complete document, creating limits on government. When the government goes beyond those limits, we hold the government accountable, enforce the Constitution, and Rebuild the American Republic® under the original design laid out by our Founding Fathers.
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Current Updates



Southeastern Legal Foundation applauds Trump for undoing Obama-era climate mandates, protecting Americans’ wallets and freedoms

Southeastern Legal Foundation applauds Trump for undoing Obama-era climate mandates, protecting Americans’ wallets and freedoms

SLF issues a public comment praising President Trump for eliminating Obama-era climate rules the EPA had no authority to issue in the first place.
Southeastern Legal Foundation issues statement following Charlie Kirk assassination

Southeastern Legal Foundation issues statement following Charlie Kirk assassination

SLF issues a statement following the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a college free speech event.
SLF files Supreme Court brief supporting pastor’s First Amendment rights in public square

SLF files Supreme Court brief supporting pastor’s First Amendment rights in public square

SLF files an amicus curiae brief supporting Gabriel Olivier, a speaker who faces punishment for simply trying to preach in a public square and cannot even challenge the censorship he faces.
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