free speech

A Texas lawmaker with higher political aspirations led the charge in calling out educators for their online comments about Kirk, the conservative influencer who was assassinated. Some of those teachers have been terminated, raising questions about their First Amendment rights.

Free speech is the cornerstone of American democracy. That’s why it’s in the First Amendment. But today, it’s under pressure from every direction. From the White House to college campuses to late night TV, the battle is on over who gets to speak — and who gets silenced. What happens when Americans are afraid to speak out?

In the eight months since becoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has waged war against the free speech of those who have reported on, criticized, or satirized the president.

The case could decide the future of a Texas law that requires age verification for adult content online.

Texas State's Palestine Solidarity Committee and Chabad at Texas State speak out on free speech policy that defines antisemitism.

The complaint argues that the governor’s order is an illegal attempt to suppress a viewpoint critical of a foreign country — Israel.

The arrest of dozens of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators since last week has left First Amendment advocates asking who gets to enjoy speech protections in Texas.

The governor ordered public colleges and universities in Texas to revise their free speech policies to punish antisemitism. He named pro-Palestinian student groups for discipline, including possible expulsion.

San Antonio College President Naydeen González-De Jesús said she “categorically denounce[s]” comments made by an individual she exchanged text messages with who said LGBTQ+ students who complained about González-De Jesús to the Alamo Colleges District board were “sodomites.”

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression has expressed concern that leaders at San Antonio College violated faculty and student free speech rights in a public letter addressed to SAC President Naydeen González-De Jesús.