Rebuilding the
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.

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



Just the News: Transparency groups ask 5 states to stop blocking out-of-state records requests

Just the News: Transparency groups ask 5 states to stop blocking out-of-state records requests

Just the News covers SLF's efforts to remove barriers preventing non-residents from requesting state public records.
The Federalist Radio Hour: Kimberly Hermann discusses the state of free speech in higher ed

The Federalist Radio Hour: Kimberly Hermann discusses the state of free speech in higher ed

(March 11, 2024): Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF) Executive Director Kimberly Hermann joins Emily Jashinsky of ...
Just the News: Watchdog sounds alarm as feds near approving 10-knot maritime speed limit

Just the News: Watchdog sounds alarm as feds near approving 10-knot maritime speed limit

Just the News covers SLF's latest legal efforts to rein in the Biden administration's unlawful attempts to impose a 10-knot speed limit on boats as small as 25 feet in the Atlantic.

Resources

Your First Amendment Rights

and what to do about them

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

Your Child’s Rights

and what to do about them

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

Current Updates



Southeastern Legal Foundation Participates in Sunshine Week Panel

Southeastern Legal Foundation Participates in Sunshine Week Panel

Vice President of Litigation for SLF Braden Boucek participates in a symposium on transparency as part of Sunshine Week, a week dedicated to bringing awareness to the need for transparency and public access to government records. 
Southeastern Legal Foundation celebrates Sunshine Week

Southeastern Legal Foundation celebrates Sunshine Week

SLF participates in Sunshine Week as part of the Right on Transparency coalition to raise awareness about transparency in government and access to public records.
Southeastern Legal Foundation issues formal warning to Valdosta State University over free speech zone

Southeastern Legal Foundation issues formal warning to Valdosta State University over free speech zone

SLF warns Valdosta State University in a legal demand letter that it may be violating state and federal law for maintaining a campus"free speech zone."

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