Their lawsuit says state and school leaders, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, overstepped in ordering them to disband.
Divya Kumar
Tampa Bay Times
Higher education reporter for The Tampa Bay Times in partnership with Open Campus.
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Florida violated pro-Palestinian students’ free speech rights, lawsuit says
Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials are among the defendants in a federal complaint backed by the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Florida board advances rule limiting discussion of social issues on campus
The Board of Governors also OKs removing sociology as a required university course, but the public can still weigh in.
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DeSantis on free speech: Do his policies match his words?
The question comes up again as university leaders consider a rule that would restrict discussion of social issues on campus.
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University of Tampa president, soon to retire, oversaw dramatic change
When Ronald Vaughn became UT’s president nearly 30 years ago, the small urban campus looked much different.
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Florida orders pro-Palestinian student group off its university campuses
DeSantis administration alleges Students for Justice in Palestine is aligned with terrorists; leaders of the group decry a “disgraceful” assault on free speech.
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Florida rule would limit talk of ‘social issues’ at public universities
Critics say a proposed regulation is too broad and could inhibit free speech.
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At Florida universities, an airing of differences on the Israel-Hamas war
Students are gathering this week in various settings to be heard, find solace or simply be together.
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New College chooses a familiar face as next president: Richard Corcoran
The former House speaker had served as interim president for nine months.
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Corcoran, 2 others make their case to be New College’s next president
The former education commissioner avoids culture war themes, while other finalists tout their experience.