The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is a nonprofit organization committed to defending and promoting individual rights, with a strong focus on free speech and free expression in higher education. It works to protect the civil liberties of students, faculty, and staff at colleges and universities across the United States, ensuring that these institutions uphold constitutional rights, particularly the First Amendment.

FIRE offers various services, including legal assistance, advocacy, education, and public awareness campaigns. The organization provides resources such as legal analysis, case support, and policy recommendations to help individuals and institutions understand and safeguard free speech rights. It actively monitors and challenges policies or actions by educational institutions that may infringe on free expression, serving as a watchdog and advocate for civil liberties on campuses.