Gallaudet University: Administrators Threaten Punishment for “Hate Speech,” Target Social Media Accounts

University misuses trademark law and ignores its own free speech promises.

University of Kansas: Students Sanctioned for Breaking Policies Restricting Window Signs, Media Contact

University requires window decorations be inward-facing and punishes outreach to reporters.

University of California, Irvine: University Threatens Student With Discipline Over ‘No Warrant, No Entry’ Doormat

University administrator admits to selective enforcement of content-discriminatory policy.

Sterling College: Faculty Members Punished for Discussing Faculty Issues Over Email, Speaking to The Media

FIRE writes the college twice urging it to rescind the disciplinary warnings against two faculty members for activity protected by the college’s policies

Mercer University: Administrators Remove LGBTQ+ Content from Website

Mercer removes student research project about LGBTQ+ history in response to the Trump administration’s Executive Order regarding DEI

Temple University: President Suspends Student, Announces Investigation into Anti-Semitic Sign at Philadelphia Bar

Temple suspended a student for allegedly ordering a ‘Fuck the Jews’ sign during bottle service

Northeastern University: Student Group Cancels Event with Israeli Historian After Administration Required an Attendance List

Los Angeles, California: Proposal to categorically ban certain epithets at city council meetings

In March 2025, the Los Angeles City Council introduced a motion to ban the words “cunt” and “nigger” at council meetings.

Grant v. Trial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

FIRE joined the amici curiae brief of the First Amendment Lawyers Association and National Press Photographers Association.

Öztürk v. Hyde