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American Republic®

Southeastern Legal Foundation is a national, nonprofit legal organization dedicated to defending liberty and Rebuilding the American Republic®. Since 1976, SLF has been going to court for the American people when the government overreaches and violates your constitutional rights.

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Who We Are



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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Reclaiming Civil Liberties

Americans have a right and duty to safeguard against tyranny and to demand their government respect individual liberty.

SLF protects that right by defending equal protection under the law, confronting government social engineering, and preserving economic freedom.

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Protecting Free Speech

The First Amendment protects both your right to speak and to not speak. It is what sets America apart from the rest of the world. But  in today’s society, our First Amendment rights are under assault as never before. 

SLF stands shoulder to shoulder with Americans in court when their free speech rights are stifled by the government.

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Combating Government Overreach

America’s Founders carefully crafted our Constitution to create a government of limited powers that was governed by the People. Too often, modern government forgets this. And when they do, SLF is there to stop them. 

SLF takes the battle to the courtroom and fights against the government’s unconstitutional quest for power and control over your life.

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Securing Property Rights

The right to own and enjoy your private property is the original fundamental right. Too often, the government tries to take property or regulate its use without paying just compensation.

SLF works to secure and protect this fundamental right so that all Americans can use and enjoy their property. Since 1976, SLF has been leading this fight in the U.S. Supreme Court.

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1A Project

America’s colleges were once a marketplace where students could exchange ideas freely without fear of censorship. Today, too many colleges coerce students into silence.

SLF launched the 1A Project because it believes that thoughts should be shared, because only through discourse can we learn and grow as a society. 

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Our Latest News



Daily Caller: Law schools’ heckling trends show disturbing future for the legal system, experts argue

Daily Caller: Law schools’ heckling trends show disturbing future for the legal system, experts argue

SLF attorneys sound off on law students heckling visiting speakers.
Fox News: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee alters ‘bias reporting system’ following First Amendment challenge

Fox News: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee alters ‘bias reporting system’ following First Amendment challenge

Fox News reports on SLF's most recent victory at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Fox News: 28 groups urge Biden admin to support women’s sports, fight ‘unlawful’ Title IX reg

Fox News: 28 groups urge Biden admin to support women’s sports, fight ‘unlawful’ Title IX reg

Article originally published at FoxNews.com (Feb. 21, 2023) EXCLUSIVE: More than two dozen organizations are ...

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Resources

Your First Amendment Rights

and what to do about them

A guide to civil discourse on today’s college campuses.

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Your Child’s Rights

and what to do about them

A parent’s guide to saving America’s public schools.

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Current Updates



16 states and 20 organizations submit amicus briefs supporting brave educators represented by Southeastern Legal Foundation challenging anti-racist training and $313k attorney fee penalty

16 states and 20 organizations submit amicus briefs supporting brave educators represented by Southeastern Legal Foundation challenging anti-racist training and $313k attorney fee penalty

In a show of overwhelming support for the First Amendment and two brave educators represented by SLF, 16 states led by the State of Missouri and 20 organizations submitted 11 amicus briefs to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in Henderson v. Springfield Public Schools.
Appeals Court rules Nashville sidewalk law violates Constitution

Appeals Court rules Nashville sidewalk law violates Constitution

Court overturns lower court ruling in favor of Nashville’s sidewalk mandate. Property owners represented by Southeastern Legal Foundation.
Victory over University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bias Reporting System

Victory over University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bias Reporting System

Following SLF's legal demand, UWM updates its bias reporting website to comply with the First Amendment.

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