UM asks judge to dismiss speech-code lawsuit as moot
September 28, 2020
The University of Michigan wants a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its speech code, arguing that the core issue is moot because the school revised the…
UMich president defends free-speech code after Justice Department criticism
September 28, 2020
ANN ARBOR, MI – The University of Michigan is firing back against its critics, including the U.S. Department of Justice, who say the university isn’t protecting free speech. UM President…
UMich won’t punish speech with ‘legitimate purpose’ in response to First Amendment lawsuit
September 28, 2020
‘The case is far from over’ Days ahead of a filing deadline it failed to get extended, the University of Michigan has changed bullying and harassment policies that…
Justice Department backs conservative students who claim universities stifle speech
September 28, 2020
The U.S. Justice Department is backing students in several cases who argue their universities are restricting their First Amendment right to express their views. In the most recent case, the…
University of Michigan Removes Reliance on ‘Feelings’ from Bullying Policy
September 28, 2020
The University of Michigan made some changes after the Department of Justice filed a statement backing a case against the school’s anti-harassment policy — removing a part of the…
College Students Suing Over Free Speech Get a Powerful Ally: The Trump Administration
September 28, 2020
The Trump administration is using its legal muscle to aid college students who say their free-speech rights have been violated on campus, diving into a politically charged battle over whether…