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Texas University Students Sue Over Protest Restrictions

9/4/2025

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Student groups at a Texas university, represented by FIRE, are suing to block Senate Bill 2972, which limits campus protests.
Effective September 1, the law restricts protests to designated times and locations, raising constitutional concerns.
This legislation reverses a 2019 law that promoted free speech on campuses.
Defendants include the UT System's chancellor and university presidents; the UT System has not commented due to litigation.

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Story summary

Student groups at a Texas university, represented by FIRE, are suing to block Senate Bill 2972, which limits campus protests.
Effective September 1, the law restricts protests to designated times and locations, raising constitutional concerns.
This legislation reverses a 2019 law that promoted free speech on campuses.
Defendants include the UT System's chancellor and university presidents; the UT System has not commented due to litigation.