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Florida colleges urged to stand against state's new 'Stop WOKE Act'; Lawsuit contemplated
A civil liberties group is urging Florida colleges and universities to narrowly interpret or even defy a new state law that opponents say puts unconstitutional restraints on the academic freedom of professors. -
Florida bill that would allow secret recordings of professors seen as fomenting litigation
A Florida bill could stifle discussions of controversial topics in university classrooms, erode academic freedom and lead to more campus-related civil litigation, according to a group that fights to protect free speech on college campuses. -
Congress hears from Miami professor, FIRE over freedom of speech on college campuses
WASHINGTON – University of Miami law professor Frances Hill recently testified before the U.S. House Ways and Means Subcommittee hearing on colleges stifling free speech over fears of losing tax-exempt status, an issue that's become a serious concern on and off campuses nationwide.