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Free Speech Makes Free People The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expressions mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educates Americans about the importance of these inalienable rights promotes a culture of respect for these rights and provides the means to preserve them. More About FIREs Mission Explore FIREs 2025 College Free Speech Rankings Police arrested veteran Jeff Gray for peacefully holding a sign to raise awareness of homeless vets. FIRE filed lawsuits on his behalf to vindicate his constitutional rights and won them all.