Institute for Free Speech

The Institute for Free Speech (IFS), formerly called the Center for Competitive Politics, is a conservative 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formerly headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and now in Washington, D.C. IFS' stated mission is to "promote and defend the First Amendment rights to freely speak, assemble, publish, and petition the government through strategic litigation, communication, activism, training, research, and education." It has worked to oppose limits on political donations and other campaign regulations.

Institute for Free Speech
Formation2005
FounderBradley A. Smith
TypeNonprofit
Purpose“To defend the First Amendment right to freedom of speech, press, assembly, and petition.”
Location
  • Washington, D.C.
Region
United States
Websitewww.ifs.org
Formerly called
Center for Competitive Politics
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