Alabama Professors and Students Sue Governor and Board of Trustees Over Law Restricting Teaching on Race and Gender Issues
Cassandra Simon, et. al v. Kay Ivey, et. al
October 2024
The University of Alabama System
Akou, et. al. v. Trustees of Indiana University
August 2024
Indiana University
A federal judge paused IU’s protest curfew after faculty sued, prompting a late-night gathering and a pending policy review by the university’s board.
Arizona State University
From February 2023, to June 2023
Arizona State University
Arizona State University Denies Firing Staffer for Bringing Right Wing Speakers to On-Campus Event
University of California San Diego
December 2022
University of California San Diego
UCSD Graduate Students Not Seriously Disciplined for Disrupting Campus Awards Event
Krasno v. Mnookin
From February 2021, to August 2025
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Appeals Court Rules University Violated First Amendment Rights of Employee Criticizing Animal Research on Social Media
Jones v. Collin College
From January 2021, to November 2022
Collin College
Collin College professor reinstated at school in free speech lawsuit settlement.
Vincent Price, Duke University
From April 2018, to April 2018
Duke University
The president of Duke University was temporarily prevented from delivering an alumni address by student protestors.
Joe Gow, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
From November 2018, to November 2018
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
The chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse landed in hot water with the administration of the UW System after inviting a porn actress to speak on campus.
Caitlin Sewell, University of North Texas
From November 2019, to November 2019
University of North Texas
A university lawyer resigned after using the N-word in a panel discussion.
Savage v. Gee
From March 2006, to January 2012
Ohio State University – Mansfield
Scott Savage, a librarian at OSU – Mansfield, suggested a controversial book for all incoming freshmen to read; the book included a chapter describing homosexuality as aberrant behavior. As a result, professors filed a complaint against him alleging harassment based on sexual orientation. After resigning from his position, Savage filed suit against various University officials and faculty members.
