Mar 5, 10:00 AM

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on College Bias Response Teams, Thomas and Alito Dissent on First Amendment Rights for 450 US Colleges

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case concerning the constitutionality of college bias response teams, a decision that has drawn dissent from Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. Justice Thomas expressed concerns that these teams, which are employed by over 450 colleges across the U.S. to monitor student speech, may chill free expression on campuses. The Court's decision leaves the issue of free speech rights for students unresolved and dependent on geographic location, as lower courts remain divided on the matter. Thomas's dissent highlighted the importance of addressing the potential negative impact of these bureaucratic mechanisms on First Amendment rights.

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Steve McGuire@sfmcguire79
2 years ago
The Supreme Court has unfortunately declined to hear a @Speech_First case challenging university bias response teams. Justice Thomas’s dissent explains why the Court should’ve taken the case and ruled these speech-chilling bureaucratic mechanisms unconstitutional. 🧵
Alex Swoyer@ASwoyer
2 years ago
Justice Thomas raises free speech concerns with regard to college bias response teams - https://t.co/wttwijQOI1 - @washtimes
Volokh Conspiracy@VolokhC
2 years ago
[Sasha Volokh] Expressive Discrimination: Universities' First Amendment Right to Affirmative Action — Part 4 https://t.co/16KBqyBUFW

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on College Bias Response Teams, Thomas and Alito Dissent on First Amendment Rights for 450 US Colleges

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