Academic freedom
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Press Statement
New Lawsuit Seeks Immediate Release of Department of Education Guidance to Colleges and Universities Concerning Title VI
Public has a right to know what DOE is telling universities about their Title VI obligations, Knight Institute says
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Essays and Scholarship
Regulating LGBTQ Speech in the Classroom
A case for an audience-centered approach to public employee speech
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Essays and Scholarship
The Government Speech Doctrine Goes to School
A strategy for challenging educational suppression laws in public institutions
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Press Statement
Federal Court Blocks University of Maryland’s Unconstitutional ‘Expressive Event’ Ban
Knight Institute, ACLU, and FIRE say decision is an important victory for students’ First Amendment rights
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Press Statement
Knight Institute, ACLU, and FIRE Urge University of Maryland to Lift Unconstitutional ‘Expressive Event’ Ban
In friend-of-the-court brief, ACLU, FIRE, and Knight Institute argue UMD's 10/7 expressive event ban violates students' First Amendment rights
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Deep Dive
Knight Institute Calls for Urgent “Course Correction” on Response to Student Protests at Columbia University
Letter to President Shafik raises concerns about university decisions and policies relating to free speech on campus
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Institute Update
Knight Institute Symposium on Government Employee Speech to Feature Leading Scholars in Law, History, and Political Science
Public event to be held on April 5, 2024, at Columbia University and online
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Press Statement
Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to Texas TikTok Ban
Knight Institute, researchers say ruling poses a threat to academic freedom and impedes crucial research
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Press Statement
Knight Institute to Provide New Legal Support to Researchers Studying Online Platforms
New Initiative is Necessary Because of Threats From Platforms and Government, Institute Says
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Press Statement
Knight Institute Asks Court to Rule Quickly on Researchers’ Challenge to Texas TikTok Ban
Declaration from leading security expert asserts that ban is misguided and counterproductive