This Constitution Day, we take a look back on the key student free speech & expression SCOTUS cases that shaped the current legal landscape.
Reflecting on the legal foundations of student free speech and expression
Tag: free expression
SPLC’s 5 minute guide to B.L. v. Mahanoy
Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L., No 20-255 B.L. v. Mahanoy is a free expression case the Supreme Court decided in June 2021. The case has major implications for public school students across the country. This page is a primer for reporters, students and teachers who want a quick explanation of the case and how… Continue reading SPLC’s 5 minute guide to B.L. v. Mahanoy
As college publications fight to stay independent of their administrations, newsrooms are banding together to #SaveStudentNewsrooms
Save Student Newsrooms calls on student-run publications to run editorials that highlight the need for student media on April 25 — the unofficial Support Student Journalism Day. They also ask alumni of student newsrooms to share their experiences with student media and to consider donating to their student paper.
How to cover free speech issues on university campuses
As the debate over free speech on college campuses continues across the country, it's important for student journalists to prepare themselves. Are you ready to cover this issue when it comes to your school?