Hearing Scheduled in Case of LSU Professor Who Vulgarly Criticized Trump and Louisiana Governor

The appeals court ruling bars LSU from retaliating against Prof. Ken Levy “on account of his protected academic freedom and free speech.”

Publishers, a Library and Others Sue Over Idaho’s Law Restricting Youth Access to ‘Harmful’ Books

Idaho’s law took effect last year, requiring schools and public libraries to move material deemed “harmful to minors” to an adults-only section or face lawsuits.

ACLU Sues University of Michigan Over Campus Bans for Pro-Palestinian Protesters

The lawsuit accuses the university of violating protesters' right to free speech, and also argues that the university “abused its authority to ban people from public property.”

Trump Administration Opens Antisemitism Investigations at 5 Universities

The new investigations were opened the same day the Justice Department announced a new task force to root out antisemitism on college campuses.

Louisiana Environmental Activist Loses Freedom of Speech Lawsuit

A unanimous jury ruled the officials who threatened to arrest and imprison her as she attempted to speak during a public meeting did not violate her right to freedom of speech.

Trump’s Orders Take Aim At Critical Race Theory, Antisemitism on Campuses

It drew swift backlash from civil rights groups who said campus protests have mostly been peaceful and are protected by constitutional free speech rights.

Former Wisconsin Chancellor Fired Over Porn Films Sues in Hopes of Teaching Again

He argues in his lawsuit that the firing from his professor position violated his free speech rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Department of Education Calls Book Bans a ‘Hoax,’ Alarming Free Speech Advocates

PEN America and the American Library Association have reported thousands of bans over the past few years, with targeted books often containing LGBTQ+ or racial themes.