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David Hacker: UC system considering new speech code

By Alliance Alert

ADF Attorney David Hacker writing at the Academic Freedom File: "The University of California System is considering a new speech code in the wake of a few unfortunate speech incidents on its campuses . . . The proposed speech code, which has surfaced from the UC Students Association, will prohibit 'hanging a noose, burning a cross, or placing a symbol, such as a swastika, without authorization, on university property or at official university functions.' The restrictions seem benign at first glance. No one should be allowed to encourage criminal activity on campus or incite violence, and for this reason much of the restriction might pass constitutional review. But the restriction on 'placing a symbol,' runs afoul of the First Amendment. Vague? Overbroad? Prior restraint? You bet!"

Full post as published by Constitutionally Correct on April 05, 2010 (boomark / email).