Clayton State University: University Instagram Account Blocks Student for Comments on Alleged Cockroach Infestation

On January 13, 2026, Clayton State University student Jaden Dorsey commented on a post from the university’s official Instagram page regarding a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dorsey’s comments alleged a cockroach infestation in a campus residence hall. On January 30, FIRE wrote Clayton State, explaining that government-operated social media accounts cannot block users for expressing disfavored viewpoints. FIRE urged Clayton State to unblock Dorsey and provide those operating the accounts clear, constitutional standards governing interaction with the public on its social media pages.