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The government should loosen laws, reduce conflict between government and the public, and let people defend themselves.

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that immigrants being held for deportation have no right to seek their release on bond, regardless of how long they may be held.

The longtime head of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education announces a new name and expanded mission for FIRE.

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education is becoming the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.

SAN YSIDRO, Calif. — As an advocate for deportees and family reunifications, Yolanda Varona was able to witness some of the stories of deported veterans and mothers who after years of strife managed to return to the United States with their families. This Friday was her turn.

There's a theory of awful internet behavior that goes like this: Sometimes social media is great for helping people connect, bringing new voices into the public sphere and exposing injustices of what we used to call "in real life." But sometimes the internet takes existing social forces and amplifies them…

David Cole writes, Ira Glasser and Wendy Kaminer respond. [UPDATE: Added Cole's reply.]

Twitter flooded with rejoicing from the GOP and men after a jury ruled in favor of Depp vs Amber Heard

National Legal Director David Cole insists that the critics are wrong, but he fails to contend with much of the substance of their critiques.