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Young Americans for Liberty group says school threatened members with arrest for distributing flyers
A libertarian student group in San Marcos, Texas appears to have been threatened with arrest by university police f…
By Campus Reform 
Nov 19, 2024
University System of Georgia curbs DEI, adopts institutional neutrality, strengthens First Amendment rights in new changes
‘All admissions processes and decisions shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including dive…
By Elad Vaida 
Nov 18, 2024
GMU sued for issuing no-contact orders against students opposed to tampons in men's bathrooms
On Friday, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed a federal lawsuit against George Mason University (GMU) on be…
By Campus Reform 
Nov 4, 2024
Harvard law prof says canceling speaker invites is ‘form of expression’
'A disinvitation is, itself, a form of expression. . . . Just suppose the people doing the inviting have operated i…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Oct 21, 2024
When campus protesters incite violence: WATCH
'This is not just about political disagreements. This is about personal safety,' Campus Reform Editor-in-Chief Zach…
By Campus Reform 
Oct 10, 2024
Prof wins appeal against Louisville after arguing he was let go for conservative views on gender dysphoria
The court ruled that Louisville did not have jurisdiction over Allan Josephson’s speech outside his role as a profe…
By Benjamin Brown '26
Sep 25, 2024
Harvard finishes last in FIRE free speech rankings for second year straight, U of Virginia gets first
This marks the second year that Harvard ended up last in the rankings.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Sep 6, 2024
Former CUNY employee sues school for reportedly firing her after she became a Christian
‘Not only was her religious accommodation summarily denied, but Defendants terminated Teona’s employment because of…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Sep 5, 2024
CA community college pays $330k in settlement with conservative students
Clovis Community College will be paying out $330,000 as part of a settlement for seemingly restricting conservative…
By Michael Duke '26
Aug 9, 2024
Conservative prof wins $2.4 million in settlement through free speech lawsuit
Matthew Garrett, a conservative history professor, agreed to the multi-million dollar settlement after a five year-…
By Benjamin Brown '26
Aug 5, 2024
UChicago grad students sue student union for forcing them to contribute to anti-Israel activities
The union makes graduate students who serve in certain teaching roles pay fees, even if they are not union members.…
By Michael Duke '26
Aug 1, 2024
70 percent of students 'believe that speech can be as damaging as physical violence,' survey finds
A new Knight Foundation-Ipsos study shows a decline in students’ views concerning the state of free speech on colle…
By Daniel Idfresne '26
Aug 1, 2024
Federal court hears case of prof fired after expressing views on treating kids with gender dysphoria
The professor was allegedly harassed and fired after he spoke out against telling children with gender dysphoria th…
By Emma Arns '26
Jul 30, 2024
Speech First sues Indiana University for policy that suppresses free speech
‘This policy poses a grave risk of chilling the open and unfettered discourse that should be central to higher educ…
By Jacob Beckwith '26
Jun 28, 2024
TASHJY: The First Amendment: How can so few words confuse so many?
In the wake of the recent campus protests, it seems everyone is an expert on the First Amendment.
By Ken Tashjy 
Jun 14, 2024
ACLU sues Purdue University over intellectual diversity law
The law in question denies tenure to professors who are ‘unlikely to foster a culture of free inquiry, free express…
By Alexia Bianchi  '22
Jun 6, 2024
Justice Alito speaks at Catholic school commencement, warns of attacks on First Amendment freedoms
‘Support for freedom of speech is declining dangerously, especially where it should find broadest and widest accept…
By Alex Price '24
Jun 1, 2024
Making porn videos 'shouldn't cost me tenure': ousted university chancellor
​Former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow, who was fired for producing and appearing in pornogra…
By Adam Sabes 
May 30, 2024
Arizona students will no longer be forced to financially support polarizing student groups under new law
Under the new legislation, students are allowed to refuse to send fees to college and university groups whose missi…
By Clarise Tujardon '26
May 8, 2024
Southeastern Legal Foundation is standing up for students'rights on campus
​Southeastern Legal Foundation has filed a lawsuit against Dept. of Education, taken action after aTPUSA chapter wa…
By Adam Sabes 
May 2, 2024
YAF beats UW Madison attempt to cancel Michael Knowles event by charging exorbitant security fees
UW Madison recently asked YAF to pay more than $4,000 for security costs for an event featuring Michael Knowles on …
By Wyatt Eichholz  '24
Mar 28, 2024
Missouri legislature advances bill to protect religious student groups
House Bill 1518 would stop Missouri’s state colleges and universities from discriminating against religious student…
By Alexia Bianchi  '22
Mar 25, 2024
USF student government forbids student leadership candidates from talking to school paper, potentially violating 1st Amendment
Student Government candidates at the University of South Florida were recently forbidden from speaking to The Oracl…
By Alexia Bianchi  '22
Mar 14, 2024
Georgia school’s ‘free speech zone’ policy might be breaking the law, legal group finds: EXCLUSIVE
A legal group has called on a Georgia university to reverse its policy of restricting outside speakers to an inconv…
By Elad Vaida 
Mar 12, 2024
University official threatens to call cops on Christian YouTuber for not moving to 'expressive activities space'
A Christian YouTuber was accused of being ‘disruptive’ while filming a video discussing Christianity with a student…
By Wyatt Eichholz  '24
Mar 11, 2024
Free speech org suing Texas State says the university's policies violate students' rights
'Speech First is challenging Texas State’s Discriminatory-Harassment Policy which is designed to – and has the effe…
By Virginia King '27
Jan 31, 2024
Report finds that 20% of US colleges 'clearly and substantially restrict free speech'
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression released its "Spotlight on Speech Codes" report.
By Adam Sabes 
Jan 31, 2024
PROF JENKINS: Of course religious colleges should discriminate
The constant kvetching about 'discrimination' from the left ignores two crucial points: 1) not all discrimination i…
By Rob Jenkins 
Oct 11, 2023
OPINION: Students, politicians reveal ignorance of 1A constitutional rights
33% of Generation Z believes using the wrong gender pronoun should be illegal. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer s…
By Ken Tashjy 
Aug 22, 2023
Professors sue for right to use Tiktok on university devices, citing academic freedom concerns
The coalition alleges that Texas's TikTok ban infringes on professors’ academic freedoms and constitutional rights.…
By Ian Cruz '25
Jul 22, 2023
YAF chapter sues University at Buffalo officials for violating First Amendment rights
U. Buffalo chapter of Young Americans for Freedom is suing school administrators and Student Association for de-rec…
By John Rigolizzo 
Jun 6, 2023
Sen. Cotton introduces bill to defund public universities that limit free speech
The Campus Free Speech Restoration Act would establish that 'free speech zones and restrictive speech codes are co…
By Austin Cowley '26
Jun 1, 2023
West Texas A&M faculty vote no confidence in president who cancelled campus drag show
After the Faculty Senate launched a no-confidence vote in the leadership of West Texas A&M University's president, …
By Shelby Kearns 
May 1, 2023
Free speech group calls out ‘constitutional no-no,' sues Texas State for multiple policies
The legal advocacy group Speech First filed a lawsuit against Texas State University on Apr. 13, alleging that two …
By Shelby Kearns 
Apr 19, 2023
University says it won't punish students for protected speech, following legal demand letter
After a challenge from the Southeastern Legal Foundation, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee informed students t…
By Shelby Kearns 
Mar 6, 2023
Congressional campus free speech roundtable brings together representatives, free speech advocates
Members of Congress and representatives from several organizations met to discuss the importance of free speech on …
By Elaine Gunthorpe  '24
Jan 3, 2023
2023 Outlook: Bias reporting systems continue to infringe 1A rights
Southeastern Legal Foundation sent 12 demand letters to universities across the country, urging them to change pol…
By Jared Gould 
Jan 3, 2023
Legal issues facing higher education in 2023
Upcoming Supreme Court decisions could determine the fate of women’s sports, the Biden administration’s loan forgiv…
By Shelby Kearns 
Dec 29, 2022
College instructor claims his 1A rights were violated
A former professor from the Governor’s School of North Carolina is suing North Carolina’s Department of Public Inst…
By Alexia Bianchi  '22
Dec 27, 2022
University clarifies tabling policies ‘to protect students’ freedom of speech’
After receiving a demand letter, Iowa State University clarified a tabling policy that risks ‘censor[ing] student o…
By Shelby Kearns 
Dec 23, 2022
University eliminates bias reporting system after receiving legal demand letter
Southern Utah University removed bias incidents from its reporting system after a demand letter warned of bias repo…
By Shelby Kearns 
Dec 21, 2022
Local government's Christmas policy parallels woke rules found on college campuses
The King County, Washington, Workforce Equity Manager told employees that religious symbols ‘may cause disruption t…
By Shelby Kearns 
Dec 19, 2022
Lawsuit begins after this college tore down anti-communist posters
A California court heard oral arguments against the college last Friday in a First Amendment case filed after campu…
By Alexa Schwerha 
Sep 29, 2022
Advertisments must be pre-approved, violation against free-speech at this college
Florida A&M University released a regulation in 2018 restricting the posting of signs, flyers, and advertisements o…
By Matthew Armato '24
Sep 3, 2022
This is why Amy Wax is under fire for her speech at UPenn Law
Wax is accused of engaging in 'intentional and incessant racist, sexist, xenophobic, and homophobic actions and sta…
By Alexia Bianchi  '22
Aug 4, 2022
This speech code prohibits 'unwelcome and/or discriminatory words'
The University of Miami's Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook contains broad definitions of what counts as…
By Maria  Colombo  '25
Jul 20, 2022
UPDATE: University drops security fees after free speech group challenged the charges
Campus Reform obtained the July 14 letter confirming that Pennsylvania State University would drop the charges.
By Logan Dubil  '23
Jul 20, 2022
Student candidate denied position after opening speech with Bible verse
Mya Little was reportedly denied a student government position for opening a speech with a Bible verse.
By Logan Dubil  '23
Jul 18, 2022
Campus group calls surprise $1,800 security fee 'unfair and irresponsible'
Pennsylvania State University is billing Uncensored America $1,808.52 in security fees for an April 2022 event.
By Logan Dubil  '23
Jul 13, 2022
'I was afraid to even defend myself': Student sues university that restricted her speech on campus
Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit against Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville after three no-co…
By Kate Anderson 
Jun 6, 2022