US EditionFederal judge temporarily blocks key parts of Texas law that limits campus protests
Judge David A. Ezra cited First Amendment violations in blocking UT System’s enforcement of Senate Bill 2972, which restricts student speech overnight and during finals.
- A federal judge, David Ezra, has blocked key parts of Texas Senate Bill 2972, stating that the law likely violates First Amendment rights regarding speech and expressive activities on campuses after 10 p.m. and during term breaks.
- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed a lawsuit against the University of Texas system on behalf of students, arguing the law restricts activities like protests and public gatherings.
- Judge Ezra emphasized that the First Amendment does not impose a bedtime, criticizing the law's broad language that could chill student speech activities beyond intended boundaries.
- Critics claim the law would lead to censorship of expression by university officials, as it limits expressive activities at public universities during certain hours and periods.
31 Articles
31 Articles
Judge blocks Texas law restricting speech on college campuses at night
District Judge David Alan Ezra ruled Tuesday to block a Texas law that restricted protests and other free speech activities on college campuses at night and during finals week. Ezra issued a preliminary injunction after Texas lawmakers put restrictions on public universities banning “expressive activities” between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., along…
Judge Halts UT’s Comprehensive Ban on Student Speech
A Texas district court judge on Tuesday ordered the University of Texas system to hold off on enforcing new, sweeping limits on student expression that would prohibit any “expressive activity” protected by the First Amendment between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
Judge blocks part of Texas law that limits campus protests after dark: '1st Amendment does not have a bedtime'
A federal judge blocked key parts of Texas' campus protest restrictions after student groups successfully argued overnight speech bans violate constitutional protections.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
