A Year Into Israel-Hamas War, Students Say Chill on Free Speech Has Reached Classrooms

Since Oct. 7, 2023, universities have been under tremendous pressure to uphold free speech while also protecting students from discrimination.

University of California Accused of Labor Violations Over Handling of Campus Protests

Faculty have been investigated for pro-Palestinian social media posts, arrested for exercising their free speech rights and were surveilled by university representatives, the state filing alleges.

Charges Filed Months After a Pro-Palestinian Camp Was Cleared at University of Michigan

“The First Amendment does not provide a cover for illegal activity,” Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday, a day after charges were filed.

After Diversity Pushback, Some UNC-Chapel Hill Faculty Feel Left in Dark

The new policy commits the schools to free speech, academic freedom and institutional neutrality in an effort to prevent school institutions from taking political stances.

US Colleges Revise Rules on Free Speech in Hopes of Containing Demonstrations

Universities say they encourage free speech as long as it doesn’t interfere with learning, and they insist they are simply updating existing rules to protect campus safety.

UCLA Can’t Allow Protesters to Block Jewish Students From Campus, Judge Rules

The preliminary injunction marks the first time a U.S. judge has ruled against a university over the demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on college campuses earlier this year.

Columbia’s President Resigns After Months of Turmoil Amid Israel-Hamas War

Shafik was heavily criticized by Republicans who accused her of not doing enough to combat concerns about antisemitism on Columbia’s campus.

Judge Dismisses Antisemitism Lawsuit Against MIT, Allows One Against Harvard To Move Ahead

Fallout from the Israel-Hamas war roiled campuses across the United States during the last school year and reignited a debate over free speech.