Institute for Free Speech

Institute for Free Speech
Formation2005
FounderBradley A. Smith
Type501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization
Purpose"To defend the First Amendment right to freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition."[1][2][3]
Location
Region
United States
Websitewww.ifs.org
Formerly called
Center for Competitive Politics

The Institute for Free Speech (IFS), formerly called the Center for Competitive Politics, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.[4][5][6] IFS' stated mission is to "promote and defend the First Amendment rights to freely speak, assemble, publish, and petition the government through strategic litigation, communication, activism, training, research, and education."[7] It has worked to oppose limits on political donations and other campaign regulations.[8][9][10][2][11]

  1. ^ "Your Rights | The Institute for Free Speech defends your First Amendment right to freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition". Institute for Free Speech. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Institute for Free Speech". DeSmog. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Institute for Free Speech". Charity Navigator. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  4. ^ Sanders, Katie. "Is IRS Obama's Watergate?". Politifact. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  5. ^ Ackley, Kate (26 June 2020). "FEC set to lose its quorum again". Roll Call. Retrieved 6 April 2024. the conservative Institute for Free Speech
  6. ^ Lonas, Lexi (20 October 2023). "'No credibility': Critics cry foul as colleges press for free speech amid Israel-Hamas conflict". The Hill. Retrieved 6 April 2024. the conservative-leaning Institute for Free Speech
  7. ^ "About the Institute for Free Speech". Institute for Free Speech. 23 October 2007. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
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  9. ^ Beckel, Michael (2016-01-20). "What Is "'Dark Money' and Is It Bad?". Center for Public Integrity. Retrieved 2024-04-06 – via NBC News.
  10. ^ Leathle, Emma (November 1, 2017). "Congress Holds Hearings On Online Political Ads". HuffPost. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  11. ^ Ackley, Kate (2022-09-21). "Senators to seek action on Democratic political disclosure bill". Roll Call. Retrieved 2024-04-07.