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.