An exchange between Rep. Andy Harris and a University of Maryland's Cat Murphy is a reminder that student journalists will sometimes be told — confidently and incorrectly — that they’re doing something illegal. That’s why it’s important to know your rights before going into the field to report, and the Student Press Law Center is here to help.
A Student Press Law Center-led coalition today warned the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that student press freedom is at stake in its review of the University of Alabama’s decision to close two student magazines.
A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump Administration unconstitutionally used immigration law to silence the speech of international students, including within student media.
"We are disappointed you have failed to address our concerns and have not even attempted to work productively with us to improve the atmosphere for the student press at SIUE," a joint letter said.
"SIUE must end this practice if it is to live up to its stated commitment to student press freedom and its constitutional obligations as a public institution," a joint letter said.
It has been a turbulent year in the courts for student journalism, with a number of decided and ongoing cases that could have long-lasting implications for student press freedom and beyond. The Student Press Law Center reviews where eight of these cases stand right now.
Florida attorney David M. Snyder shares how student journalists can protect themselves from giving up their materials in response to a legal demand.
In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final rule updating Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requiring state and local governments — including public schools and universities — to ensure that their websites and mobile apps meet recognized digital accessibility standards.
FAC and SPLC note that the decision to remove the quotes violates students’ freedom of speech protected by California law Education Code § 48907.
In a major win for student journalists and a warning to school administrators, a California court found this week that San Francisco’s Lowell High School violated the state’s New Voices law when they reassigned the school’s journalism adviser solely because of his students' reporting.