University of Houston-Downtown Professor Publishes Article Criticizing Academic Freedom Alliance and Raises Classroom Speech Concerns
University of Houston-Downtown – Adam Ellwanger
April 2025
University of Houston-Downtown
University of Michigan – Derek Peterson Commencement Speech
May 2026
University of Michigan
University of Michigan Professor’s Commencement Speech Praising Pro-Palestinian Student Activists Prompts Apology from University President and Faculty Debate
Rice v. Schell (Miami University)
From February 2026, to May 2026
Miami University
Miami University Professor’s First Amendment Challenge to Elimination of DEI Programs Dismissed
New York University – Pro-Palestinian Activism, Student Discipline, and Commencement Speech Restrictions
April 2024
New York University
NYU Response to Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations: Student Discipline, Conduct Policy Changes, and Graduation Speech Restrictions
McAfee v. Emory University
April 2024
Emory University
Emory University Sued by Professors Over Arrests During 2024 Pro Palestinian Protest
University of California, San Diego – BT Werner
May 2024
University of California, San Diego
UC San Diego Professor Faces Discipline Over Participation in 2024 Pro Palestinian Encampment
Boston University – Removal of Pride Flag
March 2026
Boston University
Boston University Pauses Policy After Pride Flag Removals Prompt Free Speech Dispute
Taylor v. Rankin
September 2025
Presbyterian College
Professor Sues South Carolina Lawmakers Alleging Retaliation Over Charlie Kirk Essay and Threats to College Funding
Soffer v. The George Washington University
May 2025
The George Washington University
Lawsuit Alleges George Washington University Deliberately Indifferent to Antisemitic Harassment Amid Campus Protest Activity; University Moves to Dismiss; DOJ Finds Deliberate Indifference and Warns of Potential Federal Enforcement Action
Ellutzi, et al. v. Regents of the University of California, et al.
September 2024
University of California, Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz Sued by Students and Faculty Over Campus Bans Following Pro-Palestinian Encampment
