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Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis campaigns in South Carolina

Florida Pauses Plan to Disband Pro-Palestinian Student Groups

The American Civil Liberties Union and the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression had denounced the original plan, citing concerns over free speech.

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Biden Admin Says Colleges Must Fight ‘Alarming Rise’ in Antisemitism, Islamophobia

In a Tuesday letter, the Education Department said there’s “renewed urgency” to fight discrimination against students during the Israel-Hamas war.

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Wisconsin Capitol

Wisconsin Assembly to Pass GOP Bill Banning University Aid Based on Race and Diversity

The financial aid proposal comes months after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that universities cannot consider race in the admissions process.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul

Antisemitism Policies at New York’s Public City Colleges Will Be Reviewed, Governor Says

Some activists voiced concern that the review could chill legitimate free speech rights and make people hesitant to express political opinions.

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Wisconsin Capitol

Wisconsin Republicans Back Bill Outlawing University Aid Based On Race and Diversity

The proposal comes months after the Supreme Court ruled that universities cannot consider race in the admissions process.

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Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis campaigns in South Carolina

Florida Orders State Universities to Disband Pro-Palestinian Student Group

Chancellor Ray Rodrigues wrote to university presidents Tuesday at Gov. Ron DeSantis’ urging, saying the student group is illegally backing Hamas militants.

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Voters line up at a polling station on Election Day in Houston

Texas Drag Ban Declared Unconstitutional, Permanently Enjoined by Federal Judge

A federal judge in Texas permanently enjoined the state’s law restricting public drag performances on Tuesday, declaring it an unconstitutional infringement on freedom of expression.

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FILE PHOTO: DeSantis hosts a rally in Tampa after primary

DeSantis Defunds Diversity and Inclusion Programs in Florida Public Higher Education

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation May 15 that defunds diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the state’s public colleges and universities, as well as limits discussions of racism and sexism in required courses and student activities.

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