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Flag Art Installation At University of Kansas Did Not Sit Well With All Stripes, Including Governor
The University of Kansas removed an altered U.S. flag that was flying on campus as part of an art exhibit amid criticism from politicians, including the state’s governor. The flag, […]
Heterodox Academy Hosts Inaugural Open Mind Conference
Heterodox Academy hosted its inaugural Open Mind Conference last week at TheTimesCenter in New York. Heterodox Academy is a membership association of professors whose mission is “to improve the quality […]
Are Student Walkouts Protected By the First Amendment?
After the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, students around the country quickly began to protest gun violence. One way gaining much attention: student walkouts. School administrators have responded both positively and negatively to these demonstrations. Now various advocacy groups are calling for a national walkout for 17 minutes at 10 a.m. March 14 in solidarity with the victims of the Florida tragedy. Are these protests protected by the First Amendment?
Controversial Speaker Causes Florida Governor to Declare State of Emergency
In August, Richard Spencer was at the center of the deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Thursday, he is set to speak at the University of Florida and Governor […]
Federal Judge Weighs Whether Alabama’s Anti-DEI Law Threatens First Amendment
The new state law, SB129, followed a slew of proposals from Republican lawmakers across the country taking aim at DEI programs on college campuses.
Columbia Protester Mahmoud Khalil Freed From Immigration Detention
During an hourlong hearing conducted by phone, the New Jersey-based judge said the government had “clearly not met” the standards for detention.
Judge Says Mahmoud Khalil Can Remain Jailed Over Green Card Claims
Khalil isn’t accused of breaking any laws during the protests at Columbia, and his lawyers say the Trump administration is trying to crack down on free speech.