The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is a non-partisan nonprofit organization dedicated to defending and promoting the value of free speech, freedom of conscience, and academic freedom in the United States. FIRE's work involves legal support in court cases, individual rights advocacy for those facing violations of their civil liberties, college policy reform to challenge policies that infringe on free speech rights, and legislative policy reform to protect individual rights at the state and federal levels. The organization has expanded its advocacy efforts to include off-campus free speech legal defense. FIRE provides resources such as a database of case law, publications, and educational materials for students, faculty members, media outlets, and the general public.

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Recent Articles

  • Vermont Man Settles $175,000 Lawsuit Over Middle Finger Gesture Arrest: Implications for Free Speech and Law Enforcement

    Vermont Man Settles $175,000 Lawsuit Over Middle Finger Gesture Arrest: Implications for Free Speech and Law Enforcement

    Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 A Vermont man, Gregory Bombard, reached a $175,000 settlement with the state after being arrested for giving a middle finger gesture to a state trooper in 2018. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) argued that Bombard's First Amendment rights were violated. The settlement includes damages to Bombard and attorneys' fees for the ACLU and FIRE, but Vermont did not admit to any wrongdoing. This case highlights the importance of upholding free speech rights, particularly in controversial or subjective situations involving law enforcement.