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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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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

GFVGA v. Department of Labor

Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Miles Berry Farm, et al. v. U.S. Department of Labor

Petition to NOAA: Boat Speed Rule

Petition to NOAA: Amend or Repeal 2008 Boat Speed Limit Rule

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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



College Fix: Some Florida university policies still punish students for using wrong pronouns: lawyer

College Fix: Some Florida university policies still punish students for using wrong pronouns: lawyer

The College Fix covers SLF's latest legal action against three Florida universities implementing woke sexual harassment policies.
Ed Dean Morning Show: SLF discusses letters warning Florida universities about woke gender policies

Ed Dean Morning Show: SLF discusses letters warning Florida universities about woke gender policies

SLF's Cece O'Leary joins the Ed Dean Morning Show to discuss woke gender policies at three Florida universities and the legal action SLF is taking to protect students' First Amendment rights on those campuses.
NTD News: SLF discusses discrimination against Jewish students at Columbia

NTD News: SLF discusses discrimination against Jewish students at Columbia

SLF joins a panel on NTD News to discuss the latest announcement from the Trump Department of Education that Columbia University is violating federal civil rights laws by failing to protect Jewish students.
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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 celebrates huge win for farmers after USDA abandons discriminatory Biden-era programs

Southeastern Legal Foundation celebrates huge win for farmers after USDA abandons discriminatory Biden-era programs

SLF responds to the USDA's formal notice that it will no longer use the “socially disadvantaged” standards previously included in its programs to exclude farmers because of their skin color or sex from much-needed USDA programs.
Southeastern Legal Foundation welcomes Jamie McPherson as new Vice President of Philanthropy

Southeastern Legal Foundation welcomes Jamie McPherson as new Vice President of Philanthropy

SLF announces the hire of Vice President of Philanthropy Jamie McPherson, who will spearhead donor cultivation and outreach to drive awareness of SLF’s mission to uphold Americans’ constitutional rights.
Southeastern Legal Foundation supports home distiller in Sixth Circuit legal challenge

Southeastern Legal Foundation supports home distiller in Sixth Circuit legal challenge

SLF files an amicus brief supporting John Ream’s lawsuit asserting his right to distill spirits in the comfort of his own home.
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