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



Fox News: University of New Mexico dealt legal blow after charging ‘hefty’ fee against conservative speaker: ‘Major win’

Fox News: University of New Mexico dealt legal blow after charging ‘hefty’ fee against conservative speaker: ‘Major win’

Fox News covers court's ruling halting university from imposing conservative students hefty security fees for Riley Gaines event.
Fed Soc Blog: GFVGA v. DOL; Post-Loper Bright pushback on agency overreach

Fed Soc Blog: GFVGA v. DOL; Post-Loper Bright pushback on agency overreach

SLF attorneys walk the reader through how and why SLF has teamed up with agricultural clients like Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association to push back against agency overreach in the post-Loper Bright era. 
The Daily Signal: Don’t let the Department of Education silence our kids

The Daily Signal: Don’t let the Department of Education silence our kids

In an op-ed for the Daily Signal, SLF Executive Director Kimberly Hermann explains how the Biden Administration's Title IX rewrite will harm students and families across America.

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



14 States File amicus brief in support of Southeastern Legal Foundation case against compelled speech by teachers during critical race theory trainings

14 States File amicus brief in support of Southeastern Legal Foundation case against compelled speech by teachers during critical race theory trainings

14 states and four organizations file amicus briefs to support SLF's clients lawsuit arguing against compelled speech in the context of Critical Race Theory and other “anti-racism” training in public schools that go against an individual’s personal beliefs.
Viewpoint discrimination stopped at UNM: SLF announces Turning Point and Leadership Institute win injunction against UNM

Viewpoint discrimination stopped at UNM: SLF announces Turning Point and Leadership Institute win injunction against UNM

SLF today announced a major win in the Leadership Institute v. University of New Mexico case against the university for viewpoint discrimination against students on campus with conservative views.
SLF continues major litigation to end practice of public schools separating by race for trainings

SLF continues major litigation to end practice of public schools separating by race for trainings

SLF renews major litigation to stop America's public schools from separating students and teachers based on their skin color.

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