Kenneth Storey v. University of Tampa

Sociology adjunct is fired from private university after tweeting that Hurricane Harvey "felt like" Karma for Texas residents who voted for Republicans.

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David Guth v. University of Kansas

Tenured journalism professor was suspended and placed on indefinite leave after tweeting after a mass shooting that the NRA was responsible and that next time "let it be [the NRA's] sons and daughters." He has since returned to teaching.

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Buchanan v. LSU

On January 21, 2016, tenured education professor Teresa Buchanan filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the president of Louisiana State University and other top administrators for violating her free speech and due process rights by firing her in 2015. Buchanan was fired for her alleged occasional use of profanity and sexual language in preparing […]

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Student

Young America’s Foundation, et al. v. UCLA

May 2024

UCLA Faces Lawsuit Over Pro-Israel Lecture Blocked On Campus and Relocated, Alleged First Amendment Violations, and Campus Event Policies

Christensen v. Carter, et al.

May 2025

Federal Judge Ordered Ohio State to Remove Disenrollment From Student’s Record After Ruling University Likely Violated Free Speech and Due Process Rights Over Pro Palestine TikTok Videos

Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society v. University of South Florida

April 2024

USF Expels Students for a Democratic Society After April 2024 Pro-Palestine Protest; Federal Court Upholds Campus Policies and Students File Civil Rights Complaint

Gartenberg, et al. v. Cooper Union

From December 2023 to January 2026

Cooper Union Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Stemming From December 2023 Demonstration

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Tenured Faculty

University of Arkansas – Emily Suski

January 2026

University of Arkansas Rescinds Law Dean Offer Following Lawmakers’ Objections to Candidate’s Transgender Rights Advocacy

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Trustees of University of Pennsylvania

December 2023

University of Pennsylvania Opposes EEOC Demand Amid Antisemitism Inquiry and Privacy Debate

University of Arkansas – Shirin Saeidi

December 2025

University of Arkansas Professor Demoted Following Pro-Iran Social Media Posts and Letter Advocating for Convicted Iranian Official

Duke University – “Fourth Amendment Campus” Rally

December 2025

Duke Students and Faculty Rally for Campus Policies Limiting ICE Access and Protecting Fourth Amendment Rights

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Campus Speech Database

Kenneth Storey v. University of Tampa

David Guth v. University of Kansas

Buchanan v. LSU

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Student

Young America’s Foundation, et al. v. UCLA

Christensen v. Carter, et al.

Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society v. University of South Florida

Gartenberg, et al. v. Cooper Union

Tenured Faculty

University of Arkansas – Emily Suski

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Trustees of University of Pennsylvania

University of Arkansas – Shirin Saeidi

Duke University – “Fourth Amendment Campus” Rally

Student Group

Bowdoin College – Cancellation of Charlie Kirk Vigil

Young America’s Foundation, et al. v. UCLA

Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society v. University of South Florida

Trinity College (Connecticut) – Students and Faculty for Justice in Palestine Chalking Campaign