FIU Violated Student Free Speech Rights, Judge Rules

posted by Kristi Wachter on September 7, 2026

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A federal judge sided with student protesters who claimed Florida International University violated their First Amendment rights when it punished them for violating a policy that bans “expressive activities” inside campus buildings.

Kathryn Palmer August 25, 2026

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On Sunday, U.S. Southern District of Florida Judge Jacqueline Becerra ordered the Miami-based university to halt enforcement of the policy and temporarily blocked disciplinary actions against the students, court records show. It’s not yet clear if FIU will appeal the decision, though university officials have previously maintained that the policy is compliant with the First Amendment and Florida laws.

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posted by Kristi Wachter on September 7, 2026

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