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Chloe Ratner is a political science major at Yale University. Last summer, she worked at the Department of Justice Human…

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 6, 2026 — The freedom to criticize law enforcement without fear of punishment is an essential right…

By Dylan Hembrough, The Alestle editor-in-chief The pattern of baselessly discrediting the press to justify refusing to speak to them is familiar to…

This year, the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, FIRE is proud to present the limited…

ICE agents tracked down Syracuse resident Paigelynne Gonyea on Tuesday, reportedly warning that her Instagram post identifying the ICE agent who…

MADISON, Wis., June 25, 2026 — An animal rights student group faces a disciplinary investigation at the University of Wisconsin-Madison…

An American heavy metal band says it was contacted by the Secret Service for holding a mock execution of President…

Republicans and Democrats often struggle to find common ground. But a recent congressional hearing revealed a shared conviction: free speech…

This essay was originally published by RealClearPolitics on May 8, 2026.The dawn of the AI era has sparked a wide…

FIRE’s Free Speech Dispatch covers new and continuing censorship trends and challenges around the world. Our goal is to help readers…

Editorial note: This conversation was recorded on Friday, April 24, the day before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Both Nico…

This essay was originally published by The Hill on April 14, 2026.If democracy is our nation’s engine, then political protest…