University of Chicago: Denial of TPUSA’s Application for Recognition

FIRE wrote our 2022 top-ranked school for free speech to remind it that its commitments to freedom of association bar it from denying student group recognition based on viewpoint.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: School of Medicine Conditions Tenure and Promotion on DEI Commitments

Following concerns raised by FIRE, UNC partially withdraws tenure conditions based on DEI commitments.

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science: Medical Professor Punished for Speaking With Journalists

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science: Medical Professor Punished for Speaking With Journalists

Los Angeles City College: Administrators Threaten Student Journalists’ and Newspaper Adviser’s Rights

LACC bars student journalists from entering public spaces and events and calls the student paper’s adviser into a meeting with the president amidst public criticism of the school’s treatment of the press.

University of Colorado, Boulder: Administration Publicly Announces Inquiry into a Student’s Tweet

FIRE wrote CU Boulder after it publicly announced an investigation of a student's anonymous online speech.

Utah Library Association adv. City of Orem: City Punishing Librarians for Protected Speech

The City of Orem banned book displays for gay pride month, women’s history, as well as heritage-month displays for minority groups because it didn’t like the viewpoints. When the Utah Library Association (ULA) criticized that policy, the City stripped library staff, including Orem librarian and former president of the ULA Rita Christensen, of a key professional benefit the city provided for years: time and resources to join and participate in ULA programs.

Little v. Llano County

City University of New York: Chancellor, Board of Trustees Label Law School Commencement Remarks ‘Hate Speech,’ Claim It’s Not Free Speech

FIRE wrote CUNY to explain that speech does not lose its First Amendment protection solely because some deem it hateful.

Pennsylvania State University: Administrator Interferes With Student Group’s Attempt to Expel Member

FIRE reminds Penn State that student groups have associational rights to discipline their own members.

Mazo v. Way