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FIRE Condemns Catholic University for Censoring Israel Event

3/25/2026

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Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) criticized the Catholic University of America for denying the Students Supporting Israel chapter's event requests.
The university cited a policy requiring balanced presentations, which FIRE says undermines free speech.
Jessie Appleby of FIRE questioned what opposing viewpoint could be presented at an event centered on antisemitism.
A FIRE letter noted selective enforcement, and Felipe Avila called the stance an overreach.

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Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) criticized the Catholic University of America for denying the Students Supporting Israel chapter's event requests.
The university cited a policy requiring balanced presentations, which FIRE says undermines free speech.
Jessie Appleby of FIRE questioned what opposing viewpoint could be presented at an event centered on antisemitism.
A FIRE letter noted selective enforcement, and Felipe Avila called the stance an overreach.