Season 5 Episode 7
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Politics on College Campuses
Historically, university and college campuses have been viewed as centers of free thought, free speech, and developing ideas — even political ideas. But recently, this idea has faced scrutiny. The Board of Higher Education passed a measure requiring state universities to create policies on free speech and the limitations of it. How will this impact Utah college students?
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Legal Rights of Student Protesters
This year alone, students across the U.S. have organized hundreds of protests on college campuses over the war in Gaza. This has led to hundreds of arrests nationwide, including some at The University of Utah. So what are the legal rights of students to assemble at their schools? We examine the history of protest on campuses, and seek clarity from legal experts.
Resources
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Rights of Protestors
ACLU of Utah - Statement on First Amendment Rights of Campus Protesters
ACLU of Utah - Students’ Free Speech on Campus
PEN America - Campus Free Speech
Public Colleges & Universities in Utah
- Salt Lake Community College - Free Expression at SLCC
- Snow College - Freedom of Speech and Expression
- Southern Utah University - Free Speech and Advocacy on Campus
- University of Utah - Student Expression
- USU Eastern - Free Speech and Expression
- Utah State University - Free Speech and Expression
- Utah Tech University - Code of Student Rights & Responsibilities
- Utah Valley University - Freedom of Expression
- Weber State University - Freedom of Speech
Resources for Countering Anti-Semitism & Islamophobia in Utah and Beyond
- Anti-defamation League: 10 Ways Youth Can Engage in Activism
- Hillel for Utah - Countering Anti-Semitism
- International Rescue Committee
- Jewish Voice for Peace (Jewish Anti-Zionist Organization)
- Palestinian Solidarity Association of Utah - Facebook, Instagram
- United Jewish Federation of Utah
- Utah Muslim Civic League
U.S. Congress H.R. 6090 - Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
