United States Program
ICNL’s U.S. Program works to create a legal environment that protects and strengthens civil society in the United States. We do this by tracking and analyzing laws that impact the freedoms of association, assembly, and expression, and sharing information with nonprofits about legal compliance and risk management.
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Federal Terrorism Law and U.S. Civil Society: An Explainer
Focus Areas
▷ Freedom of Assembly
The right of peaceful assembly is a cornerstone of U.S. democracy. Browse ICNL’s resources on current threats to assembly rights in the United States, including legislative briefers, analyses, and reports.
▷ U.S. Foreign Influence Laws
A growing number of federal and state foreign influence laws, including the U.S. Foreign Agents Registration Act, have been used to target nonprofits, activists, and others. Learn more about their impact on civil society.
▷ Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Status
This page shares resources on key areas of nonprofit legal compliance, including laws affecting nonprofits’ tax-exempt status, as well as government investigations of nonprofits.
▷ National Security Laws
Nonprofits and activists have increasingly had to navigate counterterrorism, foreign influence, and other national security laws that can chill First Amendment protected activity. Explore ICNL’s Resource on these topics.
▷ Legal Trackers & Databases
ICNL maintains a collection of trackers and databases on state and federal laws, bills, and investigations that can undermine First Amendment protected conduct. Browse our resources here.
▷ Resources for U.S. Nonprofits
Browse our collection of resources to help U.S. nonprofits navigate federal and state legal requirements, manage and mitigate organizational risks, and access pro bono legal services.
All U.S. Program Resources
For all publications related to the United States, please see our U.S. resources page:
