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Who We Are



Southeastern Legal Foundation is a national, nonprofit legal organization dedicated to defending liberty and Rebuilding the American Republic®. Founded in 1976, SLF has made it its mission to protect the American people from government overreach, challenge government policies when they violate the Constitution, and restore constitutional balance in our system of government.

SLF not only holds government officials accountable to the Constitution, but also equips Americans with the tools they need to fight for their constitutional rights. For nearly 50 years, SLF has proudly defended your constitutional rights both in and out of the courtroom.

Our Key Issues



Reclaiming Civil Liberties

Civil liberties have been hijacked to advance group identity and equity – SLF ensures equal protection and opportunity.

Protecting Free Speech

First Amendment free speech rights of families, organizations, and individuals are under assault – SLF stands with them in court.

Restoring Constitutional Balance

Our U.S. Constitution is designed to limit government power – SLF goes to court to combat unconstitutional control over our lives.

Securing Property Rights

Property is a top target of government regulation, covering more than land alone – SLF leads the fight to protect this basic liberty.

Highlighted Cases



Deemar v. Evanston/Skokie School District 65

Deemar v. Evanston/Skokie School District 65

Southeastern Legal Foundation files an historic federal lawsuit on behalf of a District 65 teacher to stop the school district from discriminating on the basis of race through illegal and unconstitutional teacher training, classroom curriculum, and policies and procedures.
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Petition to NOAA: Boat Speed Rule

Petition to NOAA: Amend or Repeal 2008 Boat Speed Limit Rule

Holman v. USDA

Holman v. US Department of Agriculture

Leadership Institute v. University of New Mexico

Leadership Institute, et al. v. University of New Mexico

Strickland v. USDA

Strickland, et al. v. United States Department of Agriculture

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wins before the United States Supreme Court.

SLF has an 80% win rate before the nation’s highest court. Learn about our history.

“Since we started SLF in 1976, it’s been an honor to be associated with Supreme Court wins and the national impact of SLF’s work. SLF is making a difference for our constitutional Republic.”

Hon. Edwin Meese III
U.S. Attorney General, Reagan Administration

Our Latest News



Ed Dean Morning Show: SLF discusses letters warning Florida universities about woke gender policies

Ed Dean Morning Show: SLF discusses letters warning Florida universities about woke gender policies

SLF's Cece O'Leary joins the Ed Dean Morning Show to discuss woke gender policies at three Florida universities and the legal action SLF is taking to protect students' First Amendment rights on those campuses.
NTD News: SLF discusses discrimination against Jewish students at Columbia

NTD News: SLF discusses discrimination against Jewish students at Columbia

SLF joins a panel on NTD News to discuss the latest announcement from the Trump Department of Education that Columbia University is violating federal civil rights laws by failing to protect Jewish students.
One America News: SLF celebrates June as “Title IX Month”

One America News: SLF celebrates June as “Title IX Month”

SLF joins One America News to break down the Trump Department of Education's recent declaration that June is "Title IX Month" after several states let boys compete in girls' state sports championships.
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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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Current Updates



Southeastern Legal Foundation releases statement on Supreme Court Skrmetti decision

Southeastern Legal Foundation releases statement on Supreme Court Skrmetti decision

SLF releases a statement following the Supreme Court's ruling in United States v. Skrmetti about gender transition surgeries for minors.
Three Florida universities face fire from SLF for implementing woke Title IX policies that threaten free speech

Three Florida universities face fire from SLF for implementing woke Title IX policies that threaten free speech

SLF sends letters to the University of West Florida, Florida International University, and the University of North Florida, demanding that they make revisions to their Title IX policies in order to protect students’ First Amendment rights to free speech.
Southeastern Legal Foundation files brief supporting Florida’s Littlejohn in fight against school district for unlawfully transitioning her child

Southeastern Legal Foundation files brief supporting Florida’s Littlejohn in fight against school district for unlawfully transitioning her child

SLF files an amicus brief in support of a Florida parent after a school district unlawfully and secretly transitioned her daughter’s gender at school without her knowledge or consent.
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