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PRESS RELEASE: Defense of Freedom Institute Urges Department of Education to Rescind Politically Motivated Biden-Era Accreditation Guidance

WASHINGTON—The Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) is urging the new leadership at the U.S.

Feb 5 | Press Release

PRESS RELEASE: DFI Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Arlington Public Schools for Failing to Protect Women and Girls from Sexual Harassment in School-Operated Locker Rooms

WASHINGTON— Today, the Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) filed a federal civil rights complaint with the U.S.

Jan 30 | Press Release

PRESS RELEASE: Defense of Freedom Institute Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order on Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling

WASHINGTON—Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies (DFI) President and Co-Founder Bob Eitel released the following statement on…

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America is facing a historical moment, when many are pushing for policies that violate core constitutional and civil rights essential to a free society. DFI exists to defend the Constitution and the rule of law and protect civil liberties at school and work.

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PRESS RELEASE: Defense of Freedom Institute Urges Department of Education to Rescind Politically Motivated Biden-Era Accreditation Guidance

PRESS RELEASE: DFI Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against Arlington Public Schools for Failing to Protect Women and Girls from Sexual Harassment in School-Operated Locker Rooms

PRESS RELEASE: Defense of Freedom Institute Applauds President Trump’s Executive Order on Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling

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