Texas Student Groups Sue to Block State Law that Limits Campus Protests

Student groups sue the University of Texas System over free speech policies

DALLAS — Student groups from the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas at Dallas have sued the UT System, contending that recent policy changes restrict free speech on college campuses, according to a news release.

‘Blatantly unconstitutional’: Student groups sue over Texas law limiting campus protests

The state enacted a law earlier this year that bans expressive activities “protected by the First Amendment” at public colleges from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

UT Dallas student newspaper, other student groups sue to block Texas law they allege is used to suppress student protest

In the lawsuit, FIRE and the student groups argue that Senate Bill 2972, passed earlier this year, "bans an array of protected expression."

Texas students sue to stop new law restricting campus speech

Senate Bill 2972 limits "expressive activities" on campuses to certain places and times. A free speech organization is suing on behalf of numerous students and student groups, calling the law unconstitutional.

Christian fellowship, other student groups challenge new Texas law limiting campus speech

A Christian fellowship and other student organizations are challenging a recently enacted state law that limits who can participate in college campus protests and where they can happen. #CampusProtectionAct #UniversityofTexas #lawsuit #freespeech #campusprotests #education

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Several student groups from UT Austin and UT Dallas are suing the University of Texas System to block a new state law that could limit protests on campus.