State restrictions “have left instructors and students fearful for the future of not only education, but also free thought and democracy in Florida,” the professors’ lawyers wrote.
Plaintiffs in this lawsuit say they're now being punished, and they argue more is at stake than Florida's higher education system.
Professors at Florida International University, the University of Florida and Florida State University are plaintiffs in the new lawsuit.
The six professors claim the restrictions violate educators’ and students’ speech rights. They say is has "left instructors and students fearful for the future of not only education, but also free thought and democracy in Florida.
A group of Florida university professors on Thursday filed a federal lawsuit challenging a 2023 state law and related regulations that prevent colleges from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives,
A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some of the state’s public colleges and universities from admitting students who are in the country without legal permission
Six faculty members argue that a 2023 law mandating that general-education courses not teach “identity politics” violates their First Amendment rights.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida and the law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida Senate Bill 266 (S.B. 266), legislation passed in 2023 that imposes sweeping restrictions on discussions of diversity,
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill aimed at barring some Florida colleges and universities from admitting undocumented immigrants.
The Asian swamp eel is an air-breathing fish that can move across land to new locations. Florida offers ideal habitat.
Florida International faces the New Mexico State Aggies after Jayden Brewer scored 20 points in Florida International's 81-74 loss to the Sam Houston Bearkats.
The program allows companies to bring in educated foreign professionals for “specialty” occupations that are hard to fill with U.S. workers, but critics say it costs Americans jobs.