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Indiana University facing lawsuit after claims it tried to censor student newspaper Indiana University's student newspaper is at the center of a lawsuit by its former advisor who says he was fired by the administration because he stood up against censorship.

NPR has aired a story about turmoil regarding Indiana University's treatment of the Indiana Daily Student newspaper, and the lawsuit its adult advisor filed after the school fired him. The story on preserving free speech for student journalists spreads. https://loom.ly/Q_eRgcg

YouTube video by Student Press Law Center Student Press Law Center discusses Indiana University's Censorship with CNN's Jake Tapper

The Student Press Law Center's Gary Green spoke with @jaketapper.bsky.social @cnn.com last night about the ongoing student media censorship issues at Indiana University and how student journalism everywhere is under attack. youtu.be/ePWmW3NnHJ8

OBAMA: It's fair to say that 80% of the world's problems involve old men hanging on who are afraid of death and insignificance, and they won't let go. They build pyramids, and they put their names on everything. They get very anxious about it.

I still am stunned, years later, that dozens of cops at Uvalde waited 77 minutes to kill the shooter while kids died.

Has ANYONE been held accountable?

Federal judge tosses Trump's $15B defamation lawsuit against New York Times A federal judge in Florida has tossed President Donald Trump’s $15 billion defamation lawsuit against New York Times.

BREAKING: A federal judge in Florida tosses President Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.

BREAKING: "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" pulled indefinitely because of Charlie Kirk comments.

It’s a love story! Baby, she said yes!

Superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chief’s Travis Kelce are engaged. The pair shared photos on Instagram of their picture perfect engagement, surrounded by whimsical flowers in a Swiftie approved set up.

It's never been more important to protect student journalists. I see the critical role they play in defending these young voices and their First Amendment rights. @splc.org annual report showcases these efforts. You can check it out at splc.org/impact splc.org/donate #SupportStudentJournalists

Thirteen years without Austin Tice: RSF calls on US, Syria to explain search efforts for missing journalist Despite promises, neither the US nor Syrian governments have been transparent about what they know or what they’re doing to find journalist Austin Tice, who was kidnapped while reporting near Damascus...

#USA: RSF urges the Trump administration and the #Syrian government to work harder to locate and bring home American journalist Austin Tice. Despite promises, neither side has been transparent about what they know or what’s being done to find Tice, who was kidnapped near Damascus 13 years ago.

Student journalists are facing unprecedented challenges. We’re thrilled to share that @macfound.org has made a generous gift to support SPLC’s work defending their rights. Thank you for believing in the power of student journalism. #PressFreedom #StudentJournalism

Headline from Harvard Crimson: "Harvard President Garber Tells Faculty He Is Not Considering a $500 Million Deal With Trump."

Text of story: Harvard prez Garber says report of a deal "was apparently leaked to the press by White House officials." NYT ran with it as a story.

Important details from this story:

1) Yet another news-break by student journalists (this time @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social) www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...

2) Harvard saying "see you in court," not "let's make a deal."

3) Per Garber, WH/MAGA leaked news of a "deal." NYT then ran with it.

What an elegant, compassionate, heartbreaking message. I am devastated for these two young people

Letter from the Editors: Columbia and Barnard are failing their student press <i>Editor’s note: This article deals with topics of police brutality.</i>

The letter calls on Columbia and Barnard to cease their investigations, expunge the students’ records and respect the press. The letter also endorses the Spectator's requests that admins acknowledge the harm done, apologize and engage with student media. www.columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2025...

NEW: SPLC and 18 other organizations write to @columbiauniversity.bsky.social and @barnard-college.bsky.social expressing deep concern over their recent treatment of student journalists. Read the letter ➡️ splc.org/2025/05/coal...

Corporation for Public Broadcasting sues Trump in fight for control Hours after President Trump tried to remove three board members, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting responds with a lawsuit arguing he does not have that authority.

President Trump tried to take control of the agency which passes federal funds to public media, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting by firing three of its members. The CPB has filed suit: loom.ly/jRahKOg

Student journalists urgently need legal support as they face unprecedented threats. They are turning to @splc.org to help them navigate this challenging moment. You can support this work today, and all gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000. secure.givelively.org/donate/stude...

AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.

A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events: “The Constitution requires no less.”

⚠️ NEW: The nation's student media groups issue an unprecedented alert warning of threats to student speech and recommending student editors revisit their policies on takedowns and anonymity. Read the alert: splc.org/2025/04/stud...

Amid immigration crackdowns, student newspapers grapple with how to cover campus without making targets of their peers - The Boston Globe Student journalists are struggling with how to capture this divisive moment without either censoring their work or endangering the people they cover.

Amid the Trump admin's crackdown on college protesters including Rümeysa Öztürk, who co-wrote an op-ed at Tufts and was detained by ICE, student journalists are grappling with how to to cover campus without censoring their work or endangering their peers. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/04/b...

During this moment we all must stand up for the First Amendment including the free speech rights of students as they protest or write op-eds, and for the free press rights of student journalists as they report on these vital issues. "Journalism is not a crime. Criticism is not a crime."

The reports that a Tufts University student was detained possibly because of an op-ed she co-authored in the student newspaper is alarming. @splc.org and others are calling on officials to take immediate action to release this student and stand up for the First Amendment.

SPLC and 10 other press freedom groups today condemned the detention of a Tufts University student on the apparent basis of an op-ed she coauthored in the student newspaper. Read the letter ➡️ splc.org/2025/03/splc...

Delivery has failed to these recipients or groups: OPM HR (HR@OPM.GOV) The recipient's mailbox is full and can't accept messages now

This is the message federal employees receive after trying to send in their mandatory “5 bullets” email about what they did this week:

Winning a public records lawsuit against our alma mater - Student Press Law Center For Sunshine Week, Erasmus Baxter, Asia Fields and Julia Furukawa share their story of reporting on university misconduct cases at Western Washington University.

As part of #SunshineWeek, three former Western Washington journalists reflect on winning their multi-year battle for public records. Now they're using the settlement to support future investigative student journalism. splc.org/2025/03/winn...

🚨 BREAKING: Nine months after student journalist Dilan Gohill was arrested while covering a protest at Stanford, prosecutors say they will not pursue felony charges against him: splc.org/2025/03/da-d...

Consider supporting student journalists with a contribution to @splc.org today. Each dollar allows us to provide free legal support and resources to student media. Splc.org/donate

Today is #StudentPressFreedom Day! Student journalists are covering important stories and in many cases are the only local news source for their community. @splc.org and others are advocating for the protection of their First Amendment rights. See how you can help at studentpressfreedom.org/50ways

Our friends at @uspresstracker.bsky.social report that 2024 was a record year for students' press freedom violations noted by the Tracker. An important #StudentPressFreedom Day thread: 🧵

The WHCA responds: "This move tears at the independence of a free press in the United States. It suggests the government will choose the journalists who cover the president. In a free country, leaders must not be able to choose their own press corps."

AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech The Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events.

The @AP sues over White House punishment for not using Trump's preferred name for the Gulf of Mexico: "This targeted attack on the AP’s editorial independence and ability to gather and report the news strikes at the very core of the First Amendment." apnews.com/article/ap-l...