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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



Request for Investigation: Shawnee Mission School District, Kansas

Request for Investigation: Shawnee Mission School District, Kansas

SLF urges Department of Education to investigate Shawnee Mission School District for violating students' privacy and free speech rights.
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Henderson v. Springfield Public Schools

Henderson v. Springfield Public Schools

Request for Investigation: Russia Hoax Documents

SLF Demands Investigation into Concealment of Russia-Hoax Documents

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

Texas International Produce Association and Texas Vegetable Association v. OSHA

Texas International Produce Association and Texas Vegetable Association v. OSHA
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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



The Sean Hannity Show: SLF joins Hannity to expose how America’s schools are harming student privacy

The Sean Hannity Show: SLF joins Hannity to expose how America’s schools are harming student privacy

SLF's Kimberly Hermann joins Sean Hannity to celebrate a recent Title IX win in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and how unlawful school policies are putting student privacy and free speech at risk.
Inside Higher Ed: rescinding Title IX agreements risks further fracturing Trump–Higher Ed relationship

Inside Higher Ed: rescinding Title IX agreements risks further fracturing Trump–Higher Ed relationship

Inside Higher Ed reports on the Trump administration's recent rescissions of several illegal Obama- and Biden-era Title IX agreements that forced schools to violate federal law, including one in Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania, following a complaint by SLF.
Sun Sentinel: Under Trump, a bad boating rule finally gets a second look

Sun Sentinel: Under Trump, a bad boating rule finally gets a second look

In an op-ed for the Sun Sentinel, SLF's Kimberly Hermann exposes an Obama-era boating rule that impacts thousands of Americans and their livelihoods.
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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 and Defense of Freedom Institute celebrate OCR recognizing Shawnee Mission SD “gender identity” policies as unlawful

Southeastern Legal Foundation and Defense of Freedom Institute celebrate OCR recognizing Shawnee Mission SD “gender identity” policies as unlawful

SLF celebrates the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Education declaring that the Shawnee Mission School District’s “gender identity” policies do not comply with federal law.
Southeastern Legal Foundation supports small business’s Supreme Court challenge against environmental overreach

Southeastern Legal Foundation supports small business’s Supreme Court challenge against environmental overreach

SLF files an amicus brief supporting a small business’s Supreme Court petition challenging power grabs by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Southeastern Legal Foundation issues statement following Department of Education intervention in Delaware Valley Schools

Southeastern Legal Foundation issues statement following Department of Education intervention in Delaware Valley Schools

SLF releases a statement after the Department of Education's announcement rescinding illegal Title IX agreements, including in Delaware Valley Schools.
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