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Here Today, Bong Tomorrow: Student Free Speech Rights Up In Smoke?
In what could be a dangerous decision rolling back student free speech rights, the Supreme Court ruled today in Morse v. Frederick that a high school can, consistent with the First Amendment, prohibit messages that seem to advocate drug use. Stay tuned for the rest of the week as FIRE analyzes this case and the possible effects it could have on student free speech rights.
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No gay rights without free expression
FIRE’s latest rankings show alarming support for censorship among LGBT students. But as Kirchick explains, there would be no LGBT rights without free speech.
University of Michigan has ended private surveillance contracts but the chill on free speech remains
After public outcry, UMich ditched its private spy firm — but the damage is done. Students may no longer be watched, but the chill on campus speech is alive and well.
Same old playbook, new target: AI chatbots
Lawmakers are dusting off digital censorship tactics and aiming them at AI chatbots. But whether it's code or conversation, the First Amendment still applies.
Americans worry about AI in politics — but they’re more worried about government censorship
A new FIRE poll shows nearly half of voters fear AI rules could silence dissent — and most say free speech matters more.