KSU Removes Policy to Charge Students Security Fees for Events
After the lawsuit from student group Liberty Hangout, KSU has dropped their policy to charge students a security fee when holding an event on campus.
First Amendment
Judge Blocks Kent State Security Fees for Gun Rights Speaker
A federal judge blocked Kent State University from charging a student group a security fee to bring a guest speaker to campus.
$23M UC Berkeley Lawsuit for Riot at Yiannopoulos Event Thrown Out
The lawsuit was filed by a Milo Yiannopoulos supporter who claimed UC Berkeley violated her First Amendment Rights as well as other complaints.
Managing Controversial Speakers on College Campuses
Here’s how U.S. institutions of higher education are attempting to address the security issues surrounding controversial speakers and protests.
Univ. of Colorado Updates Policies on Academic and Speech Freedoms
The University of Colorado board of regents unanimously voted to pass policies regarding free speech and academic freedoms on campus.
7 Arrested as Protesters Clash Over Silent Sam Statue Removal
Skirmishes broke out at UNC-Chapel Hill between protesters on both sides of the Silent Sam confederate monument removal controversy.
How Colleges Can Refine Their Student Social Media Policies to Curb Harassment
Student code of conduct policies should align with court precedent on social media harassment.
Yiannopoulos to Return to Cal Poly, Increased Security Expected
Cal Poly spent an estimated $55,000 on security for a January 2017 appearance by Milo Yiannopoulos, which resulted in no arrests or violent altercations.
Campus Safety Conference Returns to the Lone Star State
This summer’s Campus Safety Conference Texas will address a wide range of vital K-12 and higher education safety and security issues, including hurricane response and recovery, protests, threat assessments, active shooters, emergency notification, sexual assault, Clery compliance and more.
Richard Spencer Supporter Sues Univ. of Cincinnati Over Security Fees
The man who filed the lawsuit claims the University of Cincinnati is violating Richard Spencer’s right to free speech.
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