Student Files Lawsuit Claiming Ball State Violated His First Amendment Rights for Violating 50-Foot Protest Rule
Archer v. Mearns (Ball State University)
November 2025
Ball State University
University of Texas at Austin – Consolidation of Liberal Arts Department
February 2026
University of Texas at Austin
UT Austin Consolidates Liberal Arts Departments Amid Restructuring of Ethnic, Gender, and European Studies Programs
University of Texas System – Approval of “Expectations of Academic Integrity and Standards for Teaching Controversial Topics”
February 2026
University of Texas System
University of Texas Regents Set Rules for Teaching “Controversial Topics,” Critics Say Definition Could Limit Academic Freedom
Indiana University – Adoption of “Chicago Principles”
February 2026
Indiana University
Indiana University System Adopts Official Free Speech Statement Affirming Open Debate and Expression
American University – Clarence Thomas
February 2026
American University
Justice Thomas Cites Security Concern in Cancelling In-Person Speech at American University
Coastal Carolina Community College – Chris Schulte
February 2026
Coastal Carolina Community College
Coastal Carolina Community College Professor Running for North Carolina State House Fired After Secret Recording Criticizing Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk Goes Viral
Skidmore College – Defacement of Posters for Talk by American‑Israeli Journalist and Former Israeli Military Spokesman
February 2026
Skidmore College
Skidmore College Posters Defaced with Antisemitic Images Ahead of Talk by American‑Israeli Journalist and Former Israeli Military Spokesman, Students Protest Speaker
Florida A&M University – DEI Restrictions
February 2026
Florida A&M University
Florida A&M University Faces Backlash After Staff Flag “Black” on Black History Month Flyers for Law School Events, University Clarifies Term Is Allowed
Swarthmore College – Disciplinary Actions Against Pro-Palestinian Protesters
April 2025
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College Charges Students Over Protest Literature Following 2025 Pro-Palestinian Encampment
Bowdoin College – Updated Speech Policies
January 2026
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College Revises Policies to Clarify Protest Rules, Registration, and Use of Campus Spaces
