Leading First Amendment Experts on The Most Pressing Free Speech Challenges
Scholars, journalists, and legal advocates will tackle some of the most urgent issues around freedom of expression at the National Constitution Center on Tuesday.
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.
2024 Global Free Speech Summit Hosted by The Future of Free Speech, Oct. 17 & 18
The Future of Free Speech, located at Vanderbilt University, is focused on finding solutions to create a resilient global culture of free speech.
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.
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.
Commencement Ceremonies on US Campuses Roiled by Protests Over the Israel-Hamas War
As many campuses have been roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war, some school administrations have taken steps to contain disruptions during commencement.
Striking Deals to End Campus Protests, Some Colleges Invite Discussion of Their Investments
There have been 2,400-plus arrests on 46 campuses nationwide since April 17.
Biden Says ‘Order Must Prevail’ During Campus Protests Over the War in Gaza
President Joe Biden defended the right to protest but insisted that “order must prevail” as college campuses across the country face unrest over the war in Gaza.