Barnard College Implements Political Speech Restrictions After Removing Pro-Palestinian Statement
University of Michigan Principles on Diversity of Thought and Freedom of Expression
University of Michigan Board of Regents Unanimously Adopts New Set of Freedom of Expression Principles
University of Massachusetts Boston
UMass Boston Removes Faculty DEI Statement Requirement, Citing Free Speech Concerns
Lackie v. Students United
Recent Graduate Challenges Mandatory Student Fees in Lawsuit Against Minnesota University System and Advocacy Group
The Ohio State University – Recognition of Fundamental Educational Responsibilities (Free Speech Policy)
The Ohio State University adopts Free Speech Policy to align with Ohio Law.
Speech First v. McCall
Nonprofit brings suit over what they describe as Texas State University’s harassment and computer policies, which they argue violates students’ free speech rights.
Haskell Indian Nations University
The president of Haskell Indian Nations University issued a memo directing faculty and staff to voice their criticisms of the school, their peers, and his administration internally or face serious consequences.
Speech First, Inc., v. Schlissel
The University of Michigan promulgated an anti-bullying policy that included maintaining a “Bias Response Team” charged with educating the University community about incidents of bias and providing resources for affected individuals when appropriate. Speech First, Inc. filed a Complaint and a Motion for Preliminary Injunction on behalf of three students at the University.
Speech First, Inc. v. Killeen
The University of Illinois’s Student Code restricts students from advocating for non-campus candidates without gaining prior approval from the University. The University also has a prohibition against “bias-motivated” speech. Speech First challenged the constitutionality of these policies.
Speech First, Inc. v. Wintersteen
Iowa State University implemented “chalking” and “Acceptable Use of Technology Resources” policies that greatly limit students’ ability to speak on campus and using campus resources.