overviewfrequently asked questionscases & resources
By David L. Hudson Jr.
First Amendment scholar

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Feb. 21, 2006, to review Hosty v. Carter (05-377), a controversial decision out of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that greatly worries student-press advocates. FULL STORY>

 
 
Judge rebuffs Va. official's demands for university's records
State attorney general has authority to investigate whether ex-U.Va. climate-change researcher defrauded taxpayers, but he has failed so far to spell out nature of alleged wrongdoing, court finds. 08.31.10 		 
Divided 7th Circuit: Univ. of Wis. must fund student religious group
Majority agrees with Badger Catholic, finding that subsidizing religious activities doesn't amount to illegal endorsement of religion. 09.02.10
 SEARCH  MORE
free speech on public college campuses issues >
Hate speech & campus speech codes
Academic freedom
Free-speech zones
Student newspapers & yearbooks
Student fees & clubs
Art controversies
Sexual harassment
Campus speakers
FOI on campus
Fan profanity