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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.

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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



Wachter et al. v. Letitia James and New York State Education Department

Wachter et al. v. Letitia James and New York State Education Department

SLF represents parents and school board members suing New York over threats to silence public discussion opposing transgenderism.
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Texas International Produce Association and Texas Vegetable Association v. OSHA

Texas International Produce Association and Texas Vegetable Association v. OSHA

Request to Investigate Springfield Public Schools

Request for Investigation: Springfield, MO Public Schools

Request for Investigation: Russia Hoax Documents

SLF Demands Investigation into Concealment of Russia-Hoax Documents

GFVGA v. Department of Labor

Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Miles Berry Farm, et al. v. U.S. Department of Labor
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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



Washington Times: New York parents sue AG James over crackdown on anti-trans speech at school board meetings

Washington Times: New York parents sue AG James over crackdown on anti-trans speech at school board meetings

The Washington Times covers a lawsuit brought by SLF on behalf of parents and school board members in New York who are suing State Attorney General Letitia James for silencing public discussion on transgender issues.
Fox News: Letitia James faces lawsuit for allegedly threatening school board members over debate against trans athletes

Fox News: Letitia James faces lawsuit for allegedly threatening school board members over debate against trans athletes

Fox News reports on SLF's new lawsuit challenging Letitia James and other New York education officials over their overt attempts to censor and silence concerned parents, students, and school board members.
Just the News: Legal watchdog requests federal investigation into Springfield schools for racial discrimination

Just the News: Legal watchdog requests federal investigation into Springfield schools for racial discrimination

Just the News reports on SLF's recent request for a federal investigation into Springfield, Missouri Public Schools for racial discrimination.
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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



SLF sues New York AG Letitia James in federal court for threatening school board members with removal if they allow debate about trans athletes in K-12 schools

SLF sues New York AG Letitia James in federal court for threatening school board members with removal if they allow debate about trans athletes in K-12 schools

SLF sues NY Attorney General Letitia James and members of the NY State Education Department over threats to remove school board members from office if they "misgender" trans students or allow parents and students to publicly express their fears of sharing locker rooms with members of the opposite sex.
SLF and TPPF fight for the rights of farmers as OSHA is given irresponsible amount of power to create new laws and regulations

SLF and TPPF fight for the rights of farmers as OSHA is given irresponsible amount of power to create new laws and regulations

SLF and TPPF are defending Texas farming associations by suing the federal government for unconstitutionally giving unelected bureaucrats in executive branch agencies the power to create boundaryless laws that impose burdensome and unsupported standards on all employers.
SLF supports Buckeye Institute’s fight to protect donors’ freedom of speech and association

SLF supports Buckeye Institute’s fight to protect donors’ freedom of speech and association

SLF joins 140 other organizations in an amicus brief urging the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect donor privacy in Buckeye Institute v. IRS.
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