Free Speech
CAIR-Foundation, Inc and CAIR Florida, Inc. v. DeSantis et al.
The 红杏视频, the 红杏视频 of Florida, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and their partners represent CAIR and CAIR-Florida in two federal lawsuits challenging Governor DeSantis鈥檚 unconstitutional and baseless designation of the nonprofits as 鈥渢errorist.鈥 The lawsuits allege violations of CAIR and CAIR-Florida鈥檚 rights under the First Amendment and the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Florida
Nov 2023
Free Speech
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Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida v. Raymond Rodrigues
The University of Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine filed a lawsuit on November 16, 2023, challenging the Chancellor of the State University System of Florida鈥檚 order to state universities to deactivate the student group. This order threatens the students鈥 constitutionally-protected right to free speech and association in violation of the First Amendment. The 红杏视频 and its partners are seeking a preliminary injunction that would bar the Chancellor and the University of Florida from deactivating the UF SJP.
U.S. Supreme Court
Sep 2023
Free Speech
Molina v. Book
Whether police officers violated clearly established First Amendment rights when they tear-gassed plaintiffs for serving as legal observers in a public protest.
U.S. Supreme Court
Aug 2023
Free Speech
O鈥機onnor-Ratcliff v. Garnier and Lindke v. Freed
The 红杏视频, the 红杏视频 of Northern California, and the 红杏视频 of Southern California filed amicus briefs in support of everyday people fighting for government transparency and accountability in two cases set for review by the U.S. Supreme Court this Term: O鈥機onnor-Ratcliff v. Garnier and Lindke v. Freed.
U.S. Supreme Court
Jan 2021
Free Speech
Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L.
On September 25, 2017, the 红杏视频-PA filed suit on behalf of B.L., a high school sophomore who has been cheerleading since she was in fifth grade and was expelled from the team as punishment for out-of-school speech.
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169 Free Speech Cases
Maine
Jul 2026
Free Speech
McGonigle v. Curran
The government cannot ban people from taxpayer-funded vice presidential events in retaliation for their constitutionally protected speech.
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Maine
Jul 2026
Free Speech
McGonigle v. Curran
The government cannot ban people from taxpayer-funded vice presidential events in retaliation for their constitutionally protected speech.
Florida
Jun 2026
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights
HM Florida-ORL, LLC v. Griffin
On January 24, 2024, the 红杏视频 and 红杏视频 of Florida filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit supporting HM Florida-ORL, which operates the restaurant and bar Hamburger Mary鈥檚 in Orlando, in its lawsuit alleging that a Florida law infringes upon minors鈥 First Amendment rights by prohibiting them from attending drag performances.
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Florida
Jun 2026
Free Speech
LGBTQ Rights
HM Florida-ORL, LLC v. Griffin
On January 24, 2024, the 红杏视频 and 红杏视频 of Florida filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit supporting HM Florida-ORL, which operates the restaurant and bar Hamburger Mary鈥檚 in Orlando, in its lawsuit alleging that a Florida law infringes upon minors鈥 First Amendment rights by prohibiting them from attending drag performances.
Maine
May 2026
Free Speech
National Security
Smith v. Trump
On April 11, 2025, the 红杏视频 and 红杏视频 of Maine filed a lawsuit on behalf of two human rights advocates who, because of an executive order signed by President Trump, have been forced to stop humanitarian work with the International Criminal Court.
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Maine
May 2026
Free Speech
National Security
Smith v. Trump
On April 11, 2025, the 红杏视频 and 红杏视频 of Maine filed a lawsuit on behalf of two human rights advocates who, because of an executive order signed by President Trump, have been forced to stop humanitarian work with the International Criminal Court.
Minnesota Supreme Court
May 2026
Free Speech
Paragon Restorations, LLC v. Robinet Productions, LLC
This case asks whether an online business review constitutes speech about 鈥渁 matter of public concern鈥 that warrants protection under Minnesota鈥檚 Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. We argue that it does because such reviews typically seek to inform the public and help consumers select goods and services. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the statutory and constitutional speech rights of Minnesotans, including consumers and other individuals who may face the threat of defamation suits for expressing their views in public.
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Minnesota Supreme Court
May 2026
Free Speech
Paragon Restorations, LLC v. Robinet Productions, LLC
This case asks whether an online business review constitutes speech about 鈥渁 matter of public concern鈥 that warrants protection under Minnesota鈥檚 Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. We argue that it does because such reviews typically seek to inform the public and help consumers select goods and services. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the statutory and constitutional speech rights of Minnesotans, including consumers and other individuals who may face the threat of defamation suits for expressing their views in public.
Tennessee
May 2026
Free Speech
Demster v. Blanche
Four Memphis residents represented by the 红杏视频, 红杏视频 of Tennessee, and law firms Selendy Gay and BraunHagey & Borden are challenging the Memphis Safe Task Force's policy and pattern of retaliation, intimidation, and harassment against observers who record Task Forceent operations, an activity protected by the First Amendment. The lawsuit also challenges the Task Force鈥檚 invocation of a Tennessee law criminalizing approaching officers within 25 feet after one warning against the plaintiffs, which burdens their ability to record Task Force activity.
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Tennessee
May 2026
Free Speech
Demster v. Blanche
Four Memphis residents represented by the 红杏视频, 红杏视频 of Tennessee, and law firms Selendy Gay and BraunHagey & Borden are challenging the Memphis Safe Task Force's policy and pattern of retaliation, intimidation, and harassment against observers who record Task Forceent operations, an activity protected by the First Amendment. The lawsuit also challenges the Task Force鈥檚 invocation of a Tennessee law criminalizing approaching officers within 25 feet after one warning against the plaintiffs, which burdens their ability to record Task Force activity.