U.S. Legal Trackers & Databases
ICNL’s U.S. Program maintains a collection of trackers and databases on state and federal laws, bills, and investigations that can raise First Amendment concerns for nonprofits and activists.
U.S. Protest Law Tracker
Started in 2017, the tracker compiles bills – proposed, enacted, or rejected – that could restrict the right to peaceful assembly around the United States.
Congressional Investigations
The Congressional Investigations Tracker follows select investigations impacting nonprofit organizations since the 118th Congress (2023-2024).
State Domestic Terrorism Laws
State domestic terrorism laws have been weaponized to target protesters and activists. This database provides information about all state domestic terrorism laws in the United States.
U.S. State Racketeering Laws
In addition to the Federal RICO Act, 38 states have racketeering laws. This page provides a list of these laws, with links to the relevant statutes.
Anti-Riot Laws
This database catalogs federal and state anti-rioting and incitement to riot laws in the United States.
Anti-Mask Laws
This database provides a summary of state anti-mask laws, including the type of restriction, and links to the relevant statutes.
FARA-Related Legislation
Members of Congress have introduced a number of bills to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act. This tracker follows such legislation introduced since 2017.
State Foreign Influence Legislation
This tracker follows foreign influence legislation impacting nonprofits that has been introduced or enacted at the state level since 2024.
FARA Advisory Opinions Impacting Nonprofits
This page compiles advisory opinions concerning the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) that are relevant to U.S. civil society, with links to select enforcement actions.
