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Policy Statements

Student Handbook: Bias-Related Incidents and/or Hate Crimes

Category: Advertised Commitments to Free Expression
School: Fordham University
Statement Rating: Green
Last updated: April 14, 2021

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[T]he University values freedom of expression and the open exchange of ideas. The expression of controversial ideas and differing views is a vital part of University discourse. Although the expression of an idea or point of view may be offensive or inflammatory to others, it may not constitute a hate crime or bias-related incident.

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