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South Carolina Lawmakers Campaign for Freedom of Association

February 11, 2015

‘Chronicle of Higher Education’ Examines Derecognition of Christian Student Groups

October 13, 2014

Cal State’s Mass Derecognition of Christian Student Groups Draws Criticism from FIRE Chairman, Board Member

September 19, 2014

Debate Over North Carolina Religious Pluralism Law Continues

July 22, 2014

North Carolina Governor Signs Bill Protecting Religious and Political Groups on Campus

June 27, 2014

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Reflections on Student Groups and Freedom of Association from ‘Unlearning Liberty’

June 18, 2014

‘NY Times’ on Lasting Impact of ‘CLS v. Martinez’

June 10, 2014

News

‘News & Observer’ Highlights Clash Between First Amendment and Nondiscrimination Policies

February 17, 2014

News

A Roundup of 2011’s Free Speech Case Law

December 28, 2011

Reaping What Was Sowed by the Supreme Court in 'Martinez', Ninth Circuit's Decision in 'Alpha Delta' is a Worrying One for Freedom of Association

August 10, 2011

This Month in FIRE History: Victory for Freedom of Association at Central Michigan University

April 18, 2011

Extensive Article on Controversy Over Campus Christian Groups in 'Deseret News'

April 14, 2011

Arizona Bill Would Allow Student Organizations to Exercise Expressive Association

April 6, 2011

The Year of 'Christian Legal Society v. Martinez'

December 22, 2010

Greg Interviewed about the Dangerous Likelihood of Colleges Misinterpreting 'CLS v. Martinez'

August 19, 2010

Student Groups Are in Danger -- Help FIRE Defend Them!

August 17, 2010

Podcast: Greg Discusses 'CLS v. Martinez' with School Reform News

August 9, 2010

Los Angeles College District Taken to Task for Misconstruing 'Martinez'

July 27, 2010

Greg Baylor on the CFN Conference 'Philosophy' Panel

July 22, 2010

Attention, University Counsel: Narrow Holding in ‘Martinez’ Is Irrelevant to Speech Code Cases

July 21, 2010

KC Johnson on What Comes After 'CLS v. Martinez'

July 12, 2010

Blog

Nat Hentoff: Supreme Court Got ‘Martinez’ Wrong

July 9, 2010

News

Cathy Young on Why ‘Martinez’ is a Dangerous Precedent

July 7, 2010

In 'Chronicle' Article, Higher Education Experts Disavow the Notion that University Policies Are Safe After 'Martinez'

July 2, 2010

Blog

'Wall Street Journal' and 'L.A. Times' Blast Supreme Court's Decision in 'CLS v. Martinez'

July 2, 2010

The ‘Subsidy’ Is Not the Issue: The Incorrect Framing of ‘CLS v. Martinez’

July 1, 2010

SPLC's Frank LoMonte Asks: How Might 'CLS v. Martinez' Affect Student Press?

July 1, 2010

Dispute Over Scope of Hastings Policy Underscores Narrowness of 'Martinez' Decision

June 30, 2010

In 'Martinez,' Justice Ginsburg Disregards Serious Threat of Hostile Takeovers

June 29, 2010

Law Professor Richard Epstein Weighs in on 'CLS v. Martinez'

June 29, 2010

First Reactions to 'CLS v. Martinez'

June 28, 2010

Kennedy's Concurrence in 'Martinez' Highlights Court's Misguided Views on Role of Student Organizations

June 28, 2010

In ‘CLS v. Martinez’ Ruling, Sharply Divided Supreme Court Undermines Freedom of Association on Campus

June 28, 2010

Blog

Supreme Court Decision in 'CLS v. Martinez' Expected Monday

June 25, 2010

Blog

Supreme Court Oral Argument in 'CLS v. Martinez,' While Contentious, Transcended Ideology on Key Points

April 20, 2010

After Media Weighs In, Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in 'CLS v. Martinez'

April 19, 2010

FIRE Chairman Harvey Silverglate in the 'Wall Street Journal'

April 16, 2010

Blog

'CLS v. Martinez' Highlights Flaws in Universities' Expansive Understanding of 'Discrimination'

March 23, 2010

American Council on Education's Supreme Court Brief Gets It Wrong on 'Martinez'

March 17, 2010

News

'Christian Legal Society v. Martinez' Case on CPNLive.com

February 12, 2010

'Cornell Daily Sun' Explores Important Freedom of Association Issue, Previews Upcoming Supreme Court Decision in 'Martinez'

January 20, 2010

2009's Struggle for Freedom of Association on Campus to be Resolved by Supreme Court in 2010

January 1, 2010

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Hastings Law School Case; Right to Expressive Association on Campus Hangs in the Balance

December 7, 2009

University of Montana Christian Legal Society Files Suit

January 2, 2008

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