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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



Texas International Produce Association and Texas Vegetable Association v. OSHA

Texas International Produce Association and Texas Vegetable Association v. OSHA

SLF represents Texas International Produce Association and Texas Vegetable Association in federal court in Texas, who are challenging the Occupational Health and Safety Administration's arbitrary and boundaryless rules for employers.
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GFVGA v. Department of Labor

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

SLF Public Comment: EPA Endangerment Finding

SLF Public Comment: Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding

SLF v. ODNI

Southeastern Legal Foundation v. Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Leadership Institute v. University of New Mexico

Leadership Institute, et al. v. University of New Mexico
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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: 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.
John Solomon Reports: SLF demands investigation into concealment of Russia collusion docs and discusses future of free speech

John Solomon Reports: SLF demands investigation into concealment of Russia collusion docs and discusses future of free speech

SLF joins John Solomon Reports to discuss its letter urging the U.S. Office of Special Counsel to investigate the intelligence community for fraud and lends its thoughts on the future of free speech in America.
Just the News: Legal watchdog asks U.S. whistleblower agency to probe hiding evidence on infamous Steele Dossier

Just the News: Legal watchdog asks U.S. whistleblower agency to probe hiding evidence on infamous Steele Dossier

Just the News reports on SLF's request to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel to investigate the fraudulent concealment of documents related to the Russian collusion hoax from the intelligence community.
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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 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.
Southeastern Legal Foundation demands investigation into Springfield, MO public schools for racial discrimination

Southeastern Legal Foundation demands investigation into Springfield, MO public schools for racial discrimination

SLF issues a request for investigation into Missouri's largest public school district for repeated and ongoing instances of racial discrimination.
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