Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

Non-profit OrganizationsPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression is a nonprofit organization focused on protecting the right to free expression and independent thought for Americans. It educates the public about these rights and works to cultivate a culture that respects their importance. The organization concentrates on defending the individual rights of students and faculty on college campuses, including freedom of speech, freedom of association, due process, legal equality, religious liberty, and conscience. It operates within the nonprofit sector with a concentration on civil liberties in higher education.

Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, FIRE engages campuses, students, and faculty through advocacy, education, and legal action as needed. In recent developments, the organization has pursued litigation related to campus speech issues, including a May 2026 suit against the University of California, Berkeley over the shutdown of a speaker event.

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