First Amendment

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.”

Read: President Trump to Sign Executive Order for Free Speech on Campuses

President Trump to Sign Executive Order for Free Speech on Campuses

In an almost two-hour speech at the CPAC, President Trump told the crowd that with this free speech order, conservative voices will be heard.

Read: KSU Removes Policy to Charge Students Security Fees for Events

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.

Read: Judge Blocks Kent State Security Fees for Gun Rights Speaker

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.

Read: $23M UC Berkeley Lawsuit for Riot at Yiannopoulos Event Thrown Out

$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.

Read: Univ.  of Colorado Updates Policies on Academic and Speech Freedoms

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.

Read: 7 Arrested as Protesters Clash Over Silent Sam Statue Removal

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.

Read: How Colleges Can Refine Their Student Social Media Policies to Curb Harassment

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.

Read: Yiannopoulos to Return to Cal Poly, Increased Security Expected

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.

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