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Additional Information
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Incident Nature:
Rally or protest
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Incident Political Orientation:
Not Clear -
Incident Responses:
Rally or Protests
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Incident Status:
No litigation
- Was Speech Code incident
Summary
On February 9, 2026, LSU students and faculty gathered at Free Speech Alley to advocate for the ouster of the Iranian regime. Participants included Iranian students and faculty who expressed support for protesters inside Iran and called for international action against the government. Demonstrators held signs and spoke to passersby about the situation in Iran, emphasizing the need for change within the country’s leadership.
On March 2, 2026, another demonstration took place at Free Speech Alley with students and faculty voicing opinions over the ongoing U.S. and Israeli military action in Iran. The crowd was divided into two groups. One group supported the military action, expressing relief over the death of Iranian leadership and describing it as a step toward ending the regime. The opposing group criticized the military action, describing it as unjust and harmful to civilians. Organizers included members of LSU’s Students for a Democratic Society, who spoke about their opposition to the military action.
Both supporters and opponents used Free Speech Alley to display signs, give speeches, and engage with students walking through campus. LSU allowed both groups to assemble and exercise free speech, while campus police monitored the events without restricting the gatherings. Participants used speeches, chants, and sign-holding to communicate their perspectives, continuing Free Speech Alley’s role as a venue for public expression on international conflicts and current events.
