Free Expression and Censorship
Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida v. Raymond Rodrigues
The University of Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine filed a lawsuit on November 16, 2023, challenging the Chancellor of the State University System of Florida’s order to state universities to deactivate the student group. This order threatens the students’ constitutionally-protected right to free speech and association in violation of the First Amendment. The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ and its partners are seeking a preliminary injunction that would bar the Chancellor and the University of Florida from deactivating the UF SJP.
Status: Ongoing
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Mississippi
Dec 2011
Free Expression and Censorship
Sturgis v. Copiah County School District
When graduating senior Ceara Sturgis chose to wear a tuxedo for her senior yearbook photo, rather than the drape typically reserved for girls, her school, Wesson Attendance Center, responded by excluding her entirely from the senior portrait section of the yearbook. The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ seeks damages for Ceara and hopes to prevent gender discrimination in the future.
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Mississippi
Dec 2011
Free Expression and Censorship
Sturgis v. Copiah County School District
When graduating senior Ceara Sturgis chose to wear a tuxedo for her senior yearbook photo, rather than the drape typically reserved for girls, her school, Wesson Attendance Center, responded by excluding her entirely from the senior portrait section of the yearbook. The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ seeks damages for Ceara and hopes to prevent gender discrimination in the future.
Mississippi
Nov 2010
Free Expression and Censorship
McMillen v. Itawamba County School District
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Mississippi
Nov 2010
Free Expression and Censorship
McMillen v. Itawamba County School District
Alabama
Nov 2009
Free Expression and Censorship
Russellville, Alabama School Prom Discrimination
Cynthia Stewart, a junior at Tharptown High School in northern Alabama, wanted to bring her girlfriend to prom. Rather than let her, the school announced that it would cancel prom for everyone.
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Alabama
Nov 2009
Free Expression and Censorship
Russellville, Alabama School Prom Discrimination
Cynthia Stewart, a junior at Tharptown High School in northern Alabama, wanted to bring her girlfriend to prom. Rather than let her, the school announced that it would cancel prom for everyone.
Florida
Jul 2009
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Free Speech
Gillman v. Holmes County School District
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Florida
Jul 2009
Free Expression and Censorship
Free Speech
Gillman v. Holmes County School District
Court Case
Jun 2009
Free Expression and Censorship
Ramona, CA Harvey Milk Censorship
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Court Case
Jun 2009
Free Expression and Censorship