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Texas College Campus Protest Law Faces First Amendment Challenge

Students say the law is overbroad, while Texas officials argue colleges may set limits to prevent disruptions to exams, studying and sleep.

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By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune October 6, 2026 A Texas law restricting protesting on public college campuses will face a constitutional test Tuesday. Legislators passed Senate Bill 2972 in response to the 2024 pro-Palestinian protests at colleges that occurred across the state. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit will consider whether…

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Texas college protest law before federal appeals court

A federal appeals court will consider whether restrictions on protests at Texas’ public universities and colleges violate constitutional rights.

·Austin, United States
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Texas Campus Speech Limits Face Federal Appeals Court Test

The 5th Circuit heard arguments over Texas restrictions on overnight campus speech and finals-period protests as students challenge the law under the First Amendment.

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Texas college campus protest law faces First Amendment challenge

·Austin, United States
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CBS Austin broke the news in Austin, United States on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
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