Conservative States Challenge Federal Rule on Treatment of Transgender Students
Several Republican state attorneys general are arguing that the new policies would hurt women and girls, trample free speech rights and create burdens for the states.
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill That Could Lead to Prosecution of Librarians
Opponents argued the proposal would threaten librarians with criminal prosecution if community members disagreed with their decisions on books and programs.
USC Cancels Commencement Amid Protests, Drawing Criticism From Students, Alumni
The protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict pose a tough test for colleges nationwide as administrators seek to balance free speech and open debate against pressures over campus safety.
College Protesters Want ‘Amnesty.’ At Stake: Tuition, Legal Charges, Grades and Graduation
What started at Columbia has turned into a nationwide showdown between students and administrators over anti-war protests and the limits of free speech.
As Some Universities Negotiate With Pro-Palestinian Protesters, Others Quickly Call the Police
Officials at some schools have been negotiating with student protesters who have rebuffed police and doubled down. Other schools have quickly turned to law enforcement to douse demonstrations before they can take hold.
A Look at the Gaza War Protests That Have Emerged on US College Campuses
Protests on many campuses have been orchestrated by coalitions of student groups. The groups largely act independently, though students say they’re inspired by peers at other universities.
TikTok Has Promised to Sue Over the Potential US Ban. What’s the Legal Outlook?
The ACLU said a TikTok ban would “stifle free expression and restrict public access” to a platform that has become central source for information sharing.
Tennessee GOP-Led Senate Spikes Bill Seeking to Ban LGBTQ+ Pride Flags in Schools
Republican-led states such as Tennessee have moved to increasingly limit LGBTQ+ topics in school classrooms and prevent teachers from affirming a child’s gender identity or pronouns.