Legal Victories

Since its founding in 1990, EFF has consistently taken critical cases, challenged tough opponents, and achieved landmark victories. EFF has prevailed in lawsuits against the federal government, the FCC, the world's largest entertainment companies, and major electronics companies, among others. EFF has also beaten bills in Congress and pressured companies to respect your rights.

Learn more about some of EFF's key victories below. To support our continued success, consider becoming a member and donating to EFF.

Free Speech

Legal Case Carreon v. Inman

Online free speech protects criticism by the Oatmeal

Legal Case Bauer v. Wikimedia et al

CDA 230 protects Wikipedia

Legal Case EFF v. GEMSA

Stopping libel tourism

Legal Case IN RE: FACEBOOK, INC. v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

EFF filed an amicus brief in D.C. Court of Appeals arguing that the First Amendment does not allow gag orders that'd prevent Facebook from informing its users that the government had obtained their data, given that the government was seeking the data in connection with users' political speech.

Legal Case Medinex_v._Awe2bad4mdnx et al

Defended the right of anonymous critics to express their views online without fear of arbitrary disclosure of their identity

Legal Case Reno v. ACLU

The Internet is a place of free speech

Legal Case Ashcroft v. ACLU

EFF extended free speech protections online, successfully challenging the constitutionality of Internet censorship laws.

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Legal Case Apple v. Does

EFF defended online journalists and their rights to protect the confidentiality of sources as offline reporters do.