Supreme Court won’t join debate over free speech on college campuses

The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to weigh in on controversial university programs that a conservative advocacy group says make students afraid to express unpopular or controversial views.

Under Indiana University’s attempt to address “bias incidents” on campus, complaints have been made about a student expressing dislike of China in front of a Chinese student, posting “hate speech” on social media and commenting on a trans feminine student wearing lipstick to class, according to Speech First.

Hundreds of schools have similar programs, according to the group, which has been trying to shut them down and is eager for the Supreme Court to weigh in on the tension between the First Amendment and efforts to foster inclusivity at American colleges.

Read more at USA Today.

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