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Speech First v. McCall

April 2023
Texas State University

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

From March 2021, to April 2021
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

From May 2018, to October 2019
University of Michigan

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

May 2019
University of Illinois

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

From January 2020, to March 2020
Iowa State University

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.