Free Speech

Read: The Campus Safety Online Summit Is July 7-8. Register today!

The Campus Safety Online Summit Is July 7-8. Register today!

This two-day event will cover topics concerning lessons learned from COVID-19 and issues related to the re-opening of campuses.

Read: UPDATE: University of Minnesota to Limit Relationship with Minneapolis PD

UPDATE: University of Minnesota to Limit Relationship with Minneapolis PD

The death of George Floyd has prompted UMN to limit its ties to the city’s law enforcement agency. Ohio State students are also pressuring OSU to cut ties with Columbus PD.

Read: COVID-19 Silver Lining: Improved School Emergency Plans

COVID-19 Silver Lining: Improved School Emergency Plans

Those in charge of campus safety should use the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to evaluate existing emergency operations plans.

Read: Advocacy Group Drops Free Speech Lawsuit Against Iowa State

Advocacy Group Drops Free Speech Lawsuit Against Iowa State

Speech First filed a lawsuit against Iowa State after it banned writing political messages on campus sidewalks using chalk.

Read: Confederate Statue Lawsuit Against University of Texas Struck Down by Court

Confederate Statue Lawsuit Against University of Texas Struck Down by Court

UT removed its three Confederate statues in 2017.

Read: CORRECTION: UC Berkeley Spent $290,000 on Security for Ann Coulter Appearance

CORRECTION: UC Berkeley Spent $290,000 on Security for Ann Coulter Appearance

Coulter was originally scheduled to speak on campus back in April 2017.

Read: Harvard Billed $185K for 2 Weeks of HGSU-UAW Strike Security

Harvard Billed $185K for 2 Weeks of HGSU-UAW Strike Security

During that time period, HGSU-UAW members picketed around campus, held political rallies and disrupted the deliveries of packages.

Read: Univ. of Illinois Settles Free Speech Lawsuit Over Trump Protest Incident

Univ. of Illinois Settles Free Speech Lawsuit Over Trump Protest Incident

Three students filed a lawsuit against UI for issuing a no-contact directive after a student grabbed one of the plaintiff’s phones during a campus protest.

Read: Alabama Forbids Free Speech Zones at Universities

Alabama Forbids Free Speech Zones at Universities

In the state of Alabama, most colleges oppose the law. Some lawmakers contend that student safety could be hindered because controversial speech that is not limited to free speech zones may lead to violence.

Read: Court: Flipping Off a Cop is Free Speech (But We Don’t Recommend It)

Court: Flipping Off a Cop is Free Speech (But We Don’t Recommend It)

“Fits of rudeness or lack of gratitude may violate the Golden Rule, but that doesn’t make them illegal or for that matter punishable.”

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