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Judge weighs First Amendment case involving FIU student protest
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points A decision is pending on whether this discipline was a violation of the students' rights. Disciplining students for a silent protest is at the center of a First Amendment case.
Disciplining students for a silent protest is at the center of a First Amendment case. The protest was against a decision to work with a federal agency. Seven students took part in this protest and were subsequently disciplined.
A decision is pending on whether this discipline was a violation of the students' rights. The case is currently being considered by a judge. Further information on this case is available from the source, including details about the students and the university involved.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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