Campus Free Speech Act Introduced

Liz Gullett

May 05, 2017

This week, Representative John Reilly (R-Oakland) introduced legislation he states will protect the free speech rights of students on college campuses. Named “The Campus Free Speech Act,” the bill would prohibit public colleges and universities from restricting peaceful forms of assembly, protest, speech, distribution of literature, and circulation of petitions except when necessary to achieve a compelling governmental interest, and then only if in the least restrictive manner possible. The bill has been referred to the House Oversight Committee for consideration.

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