Here’s what the law says about protesting on Texas college campuses
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Updated: 7 hours ago Students can generally peacefully protest, regardless of their viewpoint, but colleges and authorities may enforce some restrictions and criminal laws to maintain peace and order ..read more
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Travis County rejects all criminal trespass charges against 57 people arrested at UT-Austin protest
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Updated: April 26, 2024 University officials banned all students arrested from campus, except for “academic reasons ..read more
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Faculty petition to hold no-confidence vote in UT-Austin president after protest response
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Updated: April 25, 2024 President Jay Hartzell defended the response but faculty criticized the presence of armed state troopers. Fifty-seven people were arrested ..read more
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How have DEI policies at Texas universities impacted you? Share your experiences with us.
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We want to hear the experiences of students, faculty and families affected by pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion and free speech efforts at Texas universities ..read more
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Texas DPS pursuing felony charge against photojournalist arrested at UT-Austin protest
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Updated: 5 hours ago The FOX 7 employee is accused of hitting a trooper with his camera, but the arrested man told reporters he was pushed and didn’t hit any officer ..read more
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Gov. Greg Abbott orders Texas to ignore Biden administration’s new federal protections of LGBTQ+ students
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Updated: 11 hours ago The new Title IX rules expanded the definition of sex-based harassment. Texas is also suing the Biden administration to block the changes ..read more
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Appeals court considers whether West Texas A&M drag show was unconstitutionally banned
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Updated: 8 hours ago University President Walter Wendler canceled a drag performance last year, claiming such shows “denigrate and demean women ..read more
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Dozens more arrested at UT-Austin as police use pepper spray, flash bangs to break up protests
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Updated: 54 minutes ago The arrests mark the second time in less than a week that police have broken up a pro-Palestinian demonstration. This time protesters tried to set up an encampment on campus ..read more
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Texas GOP and UT-Austin leaders shift from championing free speech to policing protesters’ intentions
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The arrest of dozens of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators since last week has left First Amendment advocates asking who gets to enjoy speech protections in Texas ..read more
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Texas Democrats call on colleges to set aside financial aid money for immigrant families affected by FAFSA glitch
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Updated: April 8, 2024 Students whose parents do not have Social Security numbers have been blocked from completing the federal financial aid form ..read more
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