We Fight Back — and Win.

You just saw what happened to Larry Bushart: a retired Tennessee police officer thrown in jail for 37 days for a Facebook post.

That kind of government abuse should outrage every American.

At FIRE, we defend people like Larry when the government violates their free speech rights — and we don’t just make noise. We get results.

We helped Larry sue the sheriff and the county that jailed him. And we won. The county settled, giving Larry over $800,000.

Larry’s case is just one example. Across the country, FIRE fights for everyday Americans including students, parents, veterans, and activists when the government punishes them for speaking their minds.

Our work relies on the support of individuals like you — Americans who believe the government answers to the people, not the other way around.

If you believe no American should be punished for exercising their rights, consider making a gift to FIRE today.