Free Speech Should Be Taught In Schools Pros And Cons
A federal judge denied an injunction Monday aimed at blocking the implementation of Texas’ campus carry law, which permits people to carry concealed guns in public university buildings.
The effort was led by three University of Texas at Austin professors, who argued the law infringed on their right to free speech under the First Amendment, and violated both the Due Process and the Equal Protection Clauses of the 14th Amendment.
Judge Lee Yeakel rejected these arguments, saying the professors “failed to establish a substantial likelihood of ultimate success on the merits of their asserted claims.” Yeakel also added that neither the Texas Legislature nor the Board of Regents overstepped its power to determine where an individual is allowed …show more content…
We will continue to support UT presidents as they work with faculty, staff and students to keep our campuses safe and to ensure academic freedom and free speech are protected.”
System Chancellor Bill McRaven has previously said the law could be costly and dangerous for universities.
Meanwhile, classes at UT-Austin begin today, and students will be met on campus with protesters carrying sex toys. Thousands have pledged on Facebook to be part of the all-day event called “Cocks Not Glocks,” with participants openly carrying their sex toys on campus. “The State of Texas has decided that it is not at all obnoxious to allow deadly concealed weapons in classrooms,” the protest’s website says. “However it does have strict rules about free sexual expression, to protect your innocence.” (Their emphasis, not mine)
To read more on the protest and Texas’ laws on obscenity, you can read Elizabeth Nolan Brown’s piece covering both
The effort was led by three University of Texas at Austin professors, who argued the law infringed on their right to free speech under the First Amendment, and violated both the Due Process and the Equal Protection Clauses of the 14th Amendment.
Judge Lee Yeakel rejected these arguments, saying the professors “failed to establish a substantial likelihood of ultimate success on the merits of their asserted claims.” Yeakel also added that neither the Texas Legislature nor the Board of Regents overstepped its power to determine where an individual is allowed …show more content…
We will continue to support UT presidents as they work with faculty, staff and students to keep our campuses safe and to ensure academic freedom and free speech are protected.”
System Chancellor Bill McRaven has previously said the law could be costly and dangerous for universities.
Meanwhile, classes at UT-Austin begin today, and students will be met on campus with protesters carrying sex toys. Thousands have pledged on Facebook to be part of the all-day event called “Cocks Not Glocks,” with participants openly carrying their sex toys on campus. “The State of Texas has decided that it is not at all obnoxious to allow deadly concealed weapons in classrooms,” the protest’s website says. “However it does have strict rules about free sexual expression, to protect your innocence.” (Their emphasis, not mine)
To read more on the protest and Texas’ laws on obscenity, you can read Elizabeth Nolan Brown’s piece covering both