First Amendment Foundation

Free speech advocates say new rules limiting demonstrations at the state capitol threaten the First Amendment rights of Floridians.

The exemption would apply whether the governor is traveling, in his office or at the governor's mansion.

Free speech could be at risk if a new bill in Tallahassee becomes law, says the executive director of the First Amendment Foundation.

On Tuesday, Gov. DeSantis called upon the legislature to adopt a measure that would make it easier to sue the press.

Democratic lawmakers say the dissolution of the Reedy Creek Improvement District will be increased taxes for residents of Orange and Osceola Counties.

It's based on a case out of Boynton Beach. A Tallahassee case now before the court asks whether law enforcement officers can have their identities shielded when they’re threatened by suspects.

DeSantis reiterated that he would support holding a special legislative session to address the issue if the federal government were to require masks for students.

Two proposals moving forward in the Florida Legislature would make the process of selecting presidents at public colleges and universities more…

For 25 years, Barbara Petersen has been Florida’s defender of First Amendment rights. She’s stepping down from her official role. But she can never truly…

An open-government watchdog group and several news outlets are suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and members of the Cabinet in an effort to stop their…

Florida is known for providing easy access to public records. But Barbara Petersen of the Tallahassee-based First Amendment Foundation says the 2019…

Floridian Fane Lozman has a rare track record at the U.S. Supreme Court. He's 2-0. Lozman recently won a First Amendment case that he carried all the way…