State restrictions “have left instructors and students fearful for the future of not only education, but also free thought and democracy in Florida,” the professors’ lawyers wrote.
Plaintiffs in this lawsuit say they're now being punished, and they argue more is at stake than Florida's higher education system.
The six professors claim the restrictions violate educators’ and students’ speech rights. They say is has "left instructors and students fearful for the future of not only education, but also free thought and democracy in Florida.
Professors at Florida International University, the University of Florida and Florida State University are plaintiffs in the new lawsuit.
A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some of the state’s public colleges and universities from admitting students who are in the country without legal permission.
Six faculty members argue that a 2023 law mandating that general-education courses not teach “identity politics” violates their First Amendment rights.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida and the law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida Senate Bill 266 (S.B. 266), legislation passed in 2023 that imposes sweeping restrictions on discussions of diversity,
The Asian swamp eel is an air-breathing fish that can move across land to new locations. Florida offers ideal habitat.
A Florida state lawmaker has introduced a bill to ban illegal migrants from being admitted to public colleges and universities with an acceptance rate under 85%.
Johvan Taylor, or as friends called him "Woodah," died after several shots were fired in Florida City last Saturday night.
The potential extinction of one of Florida’s ancient plant species is more than just the loss of an individual species; it’s the loss of millions of years of evolution. These plants have thrived in Florida’s ecosystems through gradual adaptations over millennia, and their disappearance would leave lasting gaps in the region’s evolutionary history.
Call them the Everglades influencers. They're the ones who wade deep into pristine sloughs and isolated cypress stands and come face-to-face with all sorts of amazing wildlife, all while boasting a major following that runs into the millions.