Missouri State University Sued Over Speech Policy

EXCLUSIVE — Missouri State University is facing allegations that its “bias response” policy infringes on the First and Fourteenth Amendment rights of its students, including by monitoring students’ social media posts for engagement with content that university officials deem to be offensive, the Washington Examiner has learned. Defending Education, a conservative advocacy group, filed a lawsuit against MSU on Tuesday. Obama and Mamdani sing to New York City children in first in-person meeting To fight civic ignorance, don’t just teach students. Test them Why the cycle of campus antisemitism never ends The university has a policy on the books that punishes students for demonstrating what it considers “bias” against protected characteristics, such as race, color, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, faith, national origin, political orientation, or sexual orientation. When “bias incidents” are reported to the university, the student in question may be called in for meetings where they are informed about why their use of speech was inappropriate. If that isn’t sufficient, they may be referred to another university office with the authority to impose disciplinary measures, per the lawsuit. Cardiologists: 2 Veggies Will Kill Your Belly Fat Like Crazy (Try It) Trending Now: 250th Anniversary Flag Wreath for Your Independence Day Decor When Alone, Wrap Aluminum Foil Around Your Doorknob (Here's Why) Doctors Stunned: This Will Clear All Mucus From Your Lungs (Watch) If You Have Diabetes, Read This Before It's Removed! Boredom Be Gone! The Ultimate Cure for Dog Boredom Remember Her? Try Not to Choke When You See Her Now Cardiologist: 2 Veggies Will Kill Stubborn Belly Fat Overnight (Try It) Sleep Apnea Pillow Goes Viral: 1000s Say They Finally Sleep Deeply