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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



USA Today: Public schools that refuse to follow Trump’s DEI directive are now in the crosshairs

USA Today: Public schools that refuse to follow Trump’s DEI directive are now in the crosshairs

USA Today reports on the Trump Administration's investigation into race-based policies and programming at Evanston/Skokie District 65 in Illinois following SLF's complaint to the Department of Education.
Reason: federal court scraps rule that gagged Tennessee civil rights attorney from criticizing a private prison

Reason: federal court scraps rule that gagged Tennessee civil rights attorney from criticizing a private prison

Reason reports on a recent legal victory following a First Amendment lawsuit by SLF and Institute for Justice on behalf of an attorney who was silenced for speaking out about his case.
Fox News: Trump administration investigates school district near Chicago amid reports of ‘antiracist training’

Fox News: Trump administration investigates school district near Chicago amid reports of ‘antiracist training’

Fox News reports on the Department of Education's recent announcement that it was launching an investigation into School District 65 in Evanston, IL, following SLF's complaint of racial discrimination on behalf of a District 65 teacher.
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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 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.
Southeastern Legal Foundation public comment to US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy: remove unconstitutional race policies during unnecessary regulation review

Southeastern Legal Foundation public comment to US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy: remove unconstitutional race policies during unnecessary regulation review

SLF issued a public comment urging Secretary Sean Duffy of the US Department of Transportation to end two racially discriminatory programs following the agency opening a public comment period on unnecessary regulations.
Southeastern Legal Foundation and Young America’s Foundation demand UNG end unconstitutional rules stifling free speech of students

Southeastern Legal Foundation and Young America’s Foundation demand UNG end unconstitutional rules stifling free speech of students

SLF and Young America’s Foundation issue an official letter to the University of North Georgia calling for a stop to its unconstitutional gender policies that limit the free speech of students.
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