Illinois Voters File Objection to Bar Donald Trump From Ballot Posted on January 4, 2024 (January 4, 2024) Challenging Corruption Citing Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment, also known as the Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause, Illinois Objectors argue that Trump is disqualified from public office after inciting the violent January 6th Capitol insurrection. CHICAGO, IL (January 4, 2024) – Free Speech For People (FSFP), along with Illinois co-counsel Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym and IllinoisRead More Citing Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment, also known as the Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause, Illinois Objectors argue that Trump is disqualified from public office after inciting the violent January 6th Capitol insurrection. CHICAGO, IL (January 4, 2024) – Free Speech For People (FSFP), along with Illinois co-counsel Hughes Socol Piers Resnick & Dym and IllinoisRead More
Free Speech For People Statement on Michigan Supreme Court Decision Posted on December 27, 2023 Challenging Corruption Today, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a ruling in LaBrant v. Benson, the lawsuit brought by Free Speech For People and election lawyer Mark Brewer of Goodman Acker P.C. on behalf of a diverse group of Michigan voters who filed a legal challenge to Donald Trump’s candidacy. The lawsuit was filed against Secretary Benson of Michigan,Read More Today, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a ruling in LaBrant v. Benson, the lawsuit brought by Free Speech For People and election lawyer Mark Brewer of Goodman Acker P.C. on behalf of a diverse group of Michigan voters who filed a legal challenge to Donald Trump’s candidacy. The lawsuit was filed against Secretary Benson of Michigan,Read More
Remote Summer 2024 Legal Internships at Free Speech For People Posted on December 14, 2023 FSFP Updates Come join the campaign to reclaim democracy for the people by fighting for free and fair elections and against abuse of power! Free Speech For People is a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization that was founded in 2010 after the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision. Since then, we have worked to renew our democracyRead More Come join the campaign to reclaim democracy for the people by fighting for free and fair elections and against abuse of power! Free Speech For People is a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization that was founded in 2010 after the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision. Since then, we have worked to renew our democracyRead More
Oregon Voters File Lawsuit to Bar Donald Trump From Ballot Posted on December 6, 2023 Challenging Corruption Citing Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment, also known as the Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause, the plaintiffs argue that Trump is constitutionally ineligible for public office after inciting the violent January 6th Capitol insurrection. SALEM, OR (December 6, 2023) – Free Speech For People (FSFP), along with Oregon co-counsel Jason Kafoury of Kafoury & McDougal andRead More Citing Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment, also known as the Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause, the plaintiffs argue that Trump is constitutionally ineligible for public office after inciting the violent January 6th Capitol insurrection. SALEM, OR (December 6, 2023) – Free Speech For People (FSFP), along with Oregon co-counsel Jason Kafoury of Kafoury & McDougal andRead More
Free Speech For People Files Amicus Brief in Colorado Supreme Court Demonstrating Why Court Must Decide Trump’s Disqualification Under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment Posted on November 29, 2023 (November 29, 2023) Challenging Corruption On Tuesday, November 28, Free Speech For People filed an amicus brief in the Colorado Supreme Court case of Anderson v. Griswold, a challenge to Donald Trump’s eligibility under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment led by our allies at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). Our amicus brief explains why Colorado courtsRead More On Tuesday, November 28, Free Speech For People filed an amicus brief in the Colorado Supreme Court case of Anderson v. Griswold, a challenge to Donald Trump’s eligibility under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment led by our allies at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). Our amicus brief explains why Colorado courtsRead More
OREGON VOTERS CHALLENGE TRUMP’S BALLOT ELIGIBILITY UNDER 14.3 INSURRECTIONIST DISQUALIFICATION CLAUSE Posted on November 28, 2023 (January 12, 2024) On December 6, 2023, Free Speech For People, along with Oregon co-counsel Jason Kafoury of Kafoury & McDougal and Daniel Meek, filed a lawsuit in the Oregon Supreme Court on behalf of individual Oregon voters challenging Donald Trump’s candidacy. The petition argues that Trump is constitutionally disqualified from public office under Section Three of theRead More On December 6, 2023, Free Speech For People, along with Oregon co-counsel Jason Kafoury of Kafoury & McDougal and Daniel Meek, filed a lawsuit in the Oregon Supreme Court on behalf of individual Oregon voters challenging Donald Trump’s candidacy. The petition argues that Trump is constitutionally disqualified from public office under Section Three of theRead More
Free Speech For People Announces New Grant Award from Craig Newmark Philanthropies Posted on October 18, 2023 (October 18, 2023) FSFP Updates Free Speech For People is honored to receive a new grant award from Craig Newmark Philanthropies. The funds from the award will go towards our work to challenge corruption, secure free and fair elections, and defend our democracy! Craig Newmark Philanthropies works to protect the values that America aspires to: fairness, opportunity, and respect. WeRead More Free Speech For People is honored to receive a new grant award from Craig Newmark Philanthropies. The funds from the award will go towards our work to challenge corruption, secure free and fair elections, and defend our democracy! Craig Newmark Philanthropies works to protect the values that America aspires to: fairness, opportunity, and respect. WeRead More
Michigan Voters Challenge Trump’s Ballot Eligibility Under 14.3 Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause Posted on September 29, 2023 (December 27, 2023) On September 29, 2023, Free Speech For People, on behalf of a diverse group of Michigan voters filed a legal challenge to Donald Trump’s candidacy. The complaint, filed with the Michigan Court of Claims against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, argues that Trump is constitutionally disqualified from public office under Section Three of the FourteenthRead More On September 29, 2023, Free Speech For People, on behalf of a diverse group of Michigan voters filed a legal challenge to Donald Trump’s candidacy. The complaint, filed with the Michigan Court of Claims against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, argues that Trump is constitutionally disqualified from public office under Section Three of the FourteenthRead More
Minnesota Supreme Court Schedules Briefing to Hear Oral Arguments in Legal Challenge Seeking to Bar Trump from the Ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment Posted on September 22, 2023 (September 27, 2023) Challenging Corruption Minnesota’s highest court this week signaled that it will hear oral arguments on a legal petition filed by Free Speech For People on behalf of a group of Minnesota voters to bar former president Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, also known as the Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause. The hearing isRead More Minnesota’s highest court this week signaled that it will hear oral arguments on a legal petition filed by Free Speech For People on behalf of a group of Minnesota voters to bar former president Trump from the ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, also known as the Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause. The hearing isRead More
Minnesota Voters Challenge Trump’s Ballot Eligibility Under 14.3 Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause Posted on September 12, 2023 (February 7, 2024) On September 12, 2023, Free Speech For People, on behalf of a diverse group of Minnesota voters including a former Secretary of State and a former Minnesota Supreme Court justice, filed a legal challenge to Donald Trump’s candidacy. The petition, filed with the Minnesota Supreme Court against Secretary of State Steve Simon, argues that TrumpRead More On September 12, 2023, Free Speech For People, on behalf of a diverse group of Minnesota voters including a former Secretary of State and a former Minnesota Supreme Court justice, filed a legal challenge to Donald Trump’s candidacy. The petition, filed with the Minnesota Supreme Court against Secretary of State Steve Simon, argues that TrumpRead More