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Explore �鶹��ýIOS's library of resources and research on free speech and other civil liberties.

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Reports

2025 Mid-Year Impact Report

In the first half of 2025, �鶹��ýIOS stood up for free speech on the national stage, defended everyday Americans, and took on cutting-edge issues like AI.

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Reports

How much are colleges spending on overhead?

Over the past four decades, America’s colleges have quietly shifted billions in resources from the classroom to administrative overhead.

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Issue Pages

What free speech rights do government employees have?

Does the First Amendment protect public employees when they speak? It depends.

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Issue Pages

Your yard, your rights: Lawn signs and the First Amendment

Local governments may regulate sign displays in some ways, but the First Amendment protects residents from viewpoint-based or arbitrary restrictions.

Interviews

So to Speak podcast transcript: Censoring lawmakers, T-shirts, and seashells

We discuss the Supreme Court backing Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby, NPR filing suit against Trump, a years-long dispute over a student wearing a “there are only two genders” shirt, the Secret Service investigation into James Comey, the latest on Harvard vs. Trump, and more.

Podcasts

Censoring lawmakers, T-shirts, and seashells

We discuss the Supreme Court backing Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby, NPR filing suit against Trump, a years-long dispute over a student wearing a "there are only two genders" shirt, the Secret Service investigation into James Comey, the latest on...

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Issue Pages

The Deported: Emma Goldman and activist persecution under the 1917 Espionage Act

More than 100 years ago, the government targeted an anti-war activist and publisher for speaking out against the draft and removed her from the country. Her name was Emma Goldman.

Statements & Policies

Learn More About Speech Codes: Password Protected

When an institution password protects its policies and denies prospective students and their parents the ability to weigh this crucial information.

Statements & Policies

Learn More About Speech Codes: Protest and Demonstration Policies

Colleges often put onerous restrictions on expressive activities, preventing students from exercising their First Amendment rights on campus.

Statements & Policies

Learn More About Speech Codes: Policies on Bias and Hate Speech

Campus policies aimed at eliminating “bias” and “hate speech” frequently interfere with student expression due to broad definitions and disciplinary elements.

Statements & Policies

Learn More About Speech Codes: Internet Usage Policies

Just as college administrators may not infringe on students’ protected speech on the campus quad, they also may not do so when that speech takes place online.

Statements & Policies

Learn More About Speech Codes: Bullying Policies

Policies addressing bullying and cyberbullying often include expression that is protected under First Amendment standards.

Statements & Policies

Learn More About Speech Codes: Security Fee Policies

Colleges sometimes hamper student groups hosting outside speakers by levying additional security fees for speakers deemed to be controversial.

Statements & Policies

Learn More About Speech Codes: Posting and Distribution Policies

Institutions may put in place reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on expressive activities like posting to ensure the campus can function properly.

Statements & Policies

Learn More About Speech Codes: Other Speech Codes

This catch-all category includes policies that attempt to regulate student behavior or expression, but unwittingly impose on protected speech.