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fromAbove the Law
2 days ago
Higher education

Professor Files Federal Lawsuit After Charlie Kirk Comment Retaliation - Above the Law

Public universities face legal challenges over disciplining faculty for off-campus speech, raising First Amendment and academic freedom questions about inconsistent enforcement.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Court Gives LSU Greenlight To Investigate Law Professor For Bad-Mouthing Our Supreme Leader - Above the Law

LSU may lawfully suspend and pursue termination of law professor Ken Levy after he used profanity about political leaders in a classroom.
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Fighting Back Against "The War on Tenure"

At least five tenured faculty members have been terminated or put on leave over comments they made on social media following the killing of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk. As tenured professors, in theory they should have some of the strongest job security protections in the country, especially when it comes to freedom of expression. But the speed with which they were punished for their speech suggests an erosion of tenure protections years in the making.
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