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Pro-Palestine Student Group Sues Ron DeSantis for Violating Free Speech Rights
"We have every right to engage in human rights advocacy" on behalf of Palestinians, the student group said.
Columbia Suspends Pro-Palestine Student Groups Amid Crackdown on Free Speech
“No one should participate in any Columbia events until SJP and JVP are reinstated,” one civil rights attorney wrote.
Advocacy for Palestinians Has Been Outright Criminalized, Warns Academic
U.S. students and faculty are facing harsh reprisals for speaking out against Israel’s mass killing of Palestinians.
New College Faculty & Students Sue to Overturn Florida’s New Anti-Diversity Law
Senate Bill 266 "deeply offends the First Amendment," the plaintiffs' lawyer said in court on Monday.
Indian Government Backs Prosecution of Author Arundhati Roy
The space for dissent in India has dramatically shrunk under the BJP and Narendra Modi's authoritarian government.
Banned Black History Can Teach Us How to Fight Right-Wing School Censorship
As “Banned Books Week” comes to a close, it’s crucial to acknowledge right-wing censorship’s deep roots in U.S. history.
Here’s How Illinois and California Are Resisting Right-Wing Book Bans
Both states’ legislation set a strong precedent of protecting avenues of public knowledge and education.
Tennessee Republicans Kick Protesters Out of Hearing for Holding Sheets of Paper
Gun reform advocates have condemned GOP lawmakers in Tennessee for prioritizing gun rights over speech rights.
Amid Extremist Attacks on Higher Ed, We Must Go Beyond Diversity and Inclusion
The framework of diversity, equity and inclusion isn’t radical enough to truly challenge the spheres of power.
Former Federal Prosecutor: Trump Has No Credible First Amendment Defense
The latest indictment may reduce support for Trump among less extreme Republicans, says Dennis Aftergut.