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.

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.

Trump Wants to End ‘Wokeness’ in Education. He Has Vowed To Use Federal Money as Leverage

During his first term, Trump occasionally threatened to cut money from schools that defied him, including colleges he accused of curbing free speech.

Texas County Told Appeals Court It Has Right To Cull Books on Sex, Gender, Racism

Library patrons filed suit in 2022 against numerous officials with the Llano County library system and the county government after 17 books were removed

As Banned Books Week Starts, Reports Show Challenges Both Up and Down

Challenges have surged to record highs over the past few years, and the 2024 totals so far still exceed the American Library Association's numbers before 2020.