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Censorship Costs: University of California system lost $800,000 defending censorship of ‘The Koala’

October 9, 2020

Report: Top colleges and universities restrict rights of professional and student press

August 6, 2020

University of California Academic Senate, University of Illinois endorse free expression

December 13, 2017

Chemerinsky: First Amendment Must Be University of California’s Policy

September 29, 2015

Students and Regents Demand University of California Adopt Unconstitutional Policy

September 18, 2015

State Department’s Anti-Semitism Definition Would Likely Violate First Amendment on Public Campuses

May 22, 2015

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South Carolina Lawmakers Campaign for Freedom of Association

February 11, 2015

Former Regent Warns of UC’s ‘Disregard for Constitutional Rights’

September 17, 2014

Debate Over North Carolina Religious Pluralism Law Continues

July 22, 2014

Former University of California System President Gets Free Speech Right

July 14, 2014

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

June 18, 2014

Tyler Clementi Act: Still Well-Intentioned, Still a Threat to Free Expression

March 31, 2014

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University of California System Protects Faculty Freedom of Speech

August 1, 2013

Will Creeley on Hate Speech Rules in UC-San Diego Student Newspaper

October 2, 2012

‘LA Times’ Quotes FIRE’s Will Creeley on UC ‘Hate Speech’ Issue

September 19, 2012

The Best Campus Climates are Those That Make People Think

September 6, 2012

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FIRE’s Creeley on ReasonTV: Why Banning ‘Hate Speech’ Doesn’t Work

August 27, 2012

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Volokh on the University of California's Proposed 'Hate Speech' Code

August 14, 2012

UC President Yudof’s Office Responds to FIRE’s Letter

August 9, 2012

FIRE Warns U. of California President: Reject Recommendation, Don’t Pick Fight with First Amendment

August 8, 2012

University of California Advisory Panel to First Amendment: Bring It On

August 3, 2012

A Roundup of 2011’s Free Speech Case Law

December 28, 2011

In Defining Harassment, Some University of California Schools Continue to Ignore System President

November 23, 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

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Nat Hentoff: Supreme Court Got ‘Martinez’ Wrong

July 9, 2010

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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

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'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

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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

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'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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