FIRST FREEDOMS FOUNDATION is a non-profit 501(c)(3) legal foundation protecting historic civil liberties and constitutional principles in Wisconsin through public interest litigation and education. FFF's primary focus is the State of Wisconsin and the United States 7th Circuit, but is active in other states and circuits and the Supreme Court in selected cases.

American civilization and our heritage of "ordered liberty" depend on historic rights and responsibilities reflected in the federal and state constitutions.  FFF represents individuals and organizations defending those rights and responsibilities in five core areas:  free speech and election law, religious liberty, education, economic liberty and property rights, and family integrity.

CORE GOALS:

• Defend historic freedoms and constitutional principles in court.
• Provide public education about constitutional rights and principles, the impact of judicial branch and court decisions, and the critical importance of judicial elections and appointments.
  

CURRENT ACTIONS PENDING: 

First Freedoms Foundation (FFF) was asked by Concerned Citizens of Iowa County to represent them in a legal action opposing the sale of $6.1 million of general obligation county building bonds.  Read the rest of the story here.

Wisconsin Family Action (WFA) and First Freedoms Foundation are challenging the new same-sex domestic partnership law authoried and signed into law by Gov. Jim Doyle in the 2010-2011 state budget.  Read the rest of the story here.

The James Madison and First Freedoms Foundation won a critical victory for free speech on February 17, 2009. Read the rest of the story here.

Hands Off Our Land!  Including the Model 'Coordinated Land Use Plan' Resolution

Gresbach v Michael C., US Supreme Court, Case No. 08-220

FREEDOM CORNER:

"I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the freedom of the people by the gradual and silent encroachment of those in power, than by violent and sudden usurpation."

President James Madison (1751-1836) speech, Virginia Convention, 1788