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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



Southeastern Legal Foundation v. National Archives and Records Administration

Southeastern Legal Foundation v. National Archives and Records Administration

SLF files FOIA lawsuit against the National Archives and Records Administration seeking then-Vice President Joe Biden's nearly 5,400 pseudonym emails.
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Henderson v. Springfield Public Schools

Henderson v. Springfield Public Schools

Leadership Institute v. University of New Mexico

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

Moms for Liberty and YAF v. Department of Education

Moms for Liberty and Young America’s Foundation, et al. v. U.S. Department of Education

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



Just the News: SLF discusses latest work on John Solomon Reports podcast

Just the News: SLF discusses latest work on John Solomon Reports podcast

SLF Executive Director Kimberly Hermann joins the John Solomon Reports podcast to provide the latest updates on SLF's legal work to defend the Constitution. 
Washington Examiner: Colleges are finally on watch for ignoring federal law

Washington Examiner: Colleges are finally on watch for ignoring federal law

In this op-ed for Washington Examiner, SLF Director of Legal Initiatives Cece O'Leary reflects on the Trump Administration's recent efforts to shore up protections for college students.
Just the News: Obama briefing memos, sensitive foreign conversations forwarded to Biden private email, memos show

Just the News: Obama briefing memos, sensitive foreign conversations forwarded to Biden private email, memos show

(March 12, 2025): Just the News reports on the latest in Southeastern Legal Foundation's (SLF's) FOIA lawsuit to ...
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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 Supports Florida landowner in SCOTUS brief protecting American property rights

SLF Supports Florida landowner in SCOTUS brief protecting American property rights

Southeastern Legal Foundation joined Cato Institute in filing an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to take up a case involving a Florida landowner’s property rights.
SLF defends the First Amendment rights of pregnancy centers in court brief

SLF defends the First Amendment rights of pregnancy centers in court brief

Southeastern Legal Foundation joined a coalition of organizations to file an amici brief with the Second Circuit in support of pro-life clinics whose speech is under attack by the New York Attorney General.
Southeastern Legal Foundation receives decision in parental First Amendment case

Southeastern Legal Foundation receives decision in parental First Amendment case

A federal court has ruled that SLF's Stovall v. Jefferson County Board of Education case should be brought in state court due to jurisdictional questions.
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