Defense of Individual Rights in Education (FIRE)

The Defense of Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) is an organization dedicated to protecting students' and faculty members' fundamental rights on college campuses, such as free speech, religious freedom, and due process. They advocate against overreach by institutions that might suppress or restrict these rights, ensuring universities uphold principles of open dialogue and individual liberty. FIRE provides legal support, conducts research, and promotes policies that foster a free and fair educational environment where diverse ideas can be respectfully expressed and examined.