Amy Wax, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, faces sanctions over controversial statements. A federal judge ruled her case is a breach of contract, not a First Amendment issue. Despite long-standing criticisms and damaging public comments about minority students, Wax was sanctioned with a year of half pay and a public reprimand, yet she retains her job and tenure. Wax subsequently sued the university, arguing for her First Amendment rights, but the court rejected her claims as irrelevant to the contractual obligations.
"We reiterate that this is not a First Amendment case; it is a breach of contract case. Wax's efforts to characterize it otherwise are of no avail."
"The school afforded Wax years worth of a leash to continue embarrassing the institution with racist op-eds and unfounded insults against minority students before finally sanctioning her."
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