UCLA editorial board on double standards

Apart from faculty/employee First Amendment rights, the other issue is the law enforcement response. Specifically, what does the response look like, and who leads that: college, municipal, or state police? The objectives of non-college police agencies may be different and need to align with the goals of the college/university. The discussion has to occur before the event.

Protecting the free speech rights of students also means protecting them from having THEIR RIGHTS INFRINGED BY OTHERS. This is why Time, Place and Manner restrictions exist, and have been upheld by US courts. Most universities are failing in these responsibilities. This WSJ piece highlights the potential legal liabilities schools may face for failing to see the free speech issue holistically: https://lnkd.in/gHCPy2QV

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"What will be the long-term fallout for the campus community when students and faculty have been assaulted and arrested by police? Such actions will undermine trust in the long-run, and in the short-run will just fuel more student protest...What is disturbing is how many university leaders have decided that the appropriate response is...the militarize response despite the dismal outcomes that followed. Protestors have been met with riot police despite not rioting, and subjected to tear gas and rubber bullets. The collective mismanagement of the situation is baffling...When the smoke clears, they will be left leading campuses with students and faculty that despise them." Another thoughtful analysis of the current moment: https://lnkd.in/gQmu4X2N

Did you know that #students at Ashoka University are protesting new security measures that include baggage scans and a ban on cigarettes and alcohol? With over 1,100 signatures on their petition, they’re demanding their voices be heard! The administration claims these measures were implemented after consulting faculty and staff representatives. What do you think about balancing safety and privacy on campus? Share your thoughts below! #AshokaUniversityProtests #StudentRights #CampusSafety #PrivacyMatters #SecurityMeasures #haryana #StudentsProtest

I'm writing now from a place of pain and sadness but feel the need to address some of the more vitriolic comments made about UCLA students over the past few days. As our campus deals with the violence that took place in Dickinson Plaza, I must speak out in support of our students. The right to protest, to give voice to one’s concerns and beliefs, is a cornerstone of our democracy and a fundamental aspect of academic freedom. Our students have engaged in protests not as agitators, but as engaged citizens and scholars, deeply invested in the world and its future. They are raising their voices in a time of global crisis, hoping to shine a light on issues they care about deeply. They deserve our respect and support, not condemnation. It is distressing to see that the administration did not provide adequate safeguards for these demonstrations, which are a predictable and even healthy aspect of university life. Effective measures to ensure that protests do not escalate into violence are essential, not only to protect the physical safety of participants but also to preserve the integrity of the protest itself. The failure to adequately separate opposing groups, as reported, directly compromised the safety of students and faculty alike. This is not just a lapse in security but a failure in our responsibility to foster a safe educational environment. I have known many of these students personally. They are intelligent, caring, and truly incredible individuals. They are not the caricatures of unruly radicals as some might hastily paint them, but thoughtful and compassionate young people who feel compelled to engage with difficult global issues. Their actions are not born of a desire for chaos but from a deep-seated need to advocate for justice as they see it. To move forward, we must not only address the immediate safety concerns but also engage in a broader dialogue about how to support and manage student activism. This includes listening to student voices, understanding their concerns, and responding in ways that uphold our values of free expression and community respect. As an instructor and as someone who cares deeply about the well-being of our students, I urge the UCLA administration to reflect on these events and implement strategies that better protect our campus community. Our students deserve no less. https://lnkd.in/g56mQBxX

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The apparent lack of discipline for university "students" who riot and violate policies in their protests will create terrible citizens. "Hundreds of unruly campus protesters have been arrested in recent days, but how many will spend more than a few hours behind bars, if even that? Lawbreakers at the University of California, Los Angeles were given food as they were being booked and then released with a citation. Some said they planned to return to campus to cause more disorder. “We’re definitely not done,” one woman said. “I’ve never felt more proud of myself.” No doubt. Why should they be deterred? Shoplifters and even violent criminals in America’s biggest cities repeatedly get arrested and let loose. Progressives don’t believe in punishing anyone for anything—except Donald Trump, his supporters and wealth creators." "Once upon a time, children were taught that choices bore consequences. No more. Don’t want to study or finish your homework? Schools are adopting “equity” grading systems, the Mercury News reported last month, with “some choosing to eliminate D’s and F’s, while others move away from zero grades or eliminate late penalties.” "Here’s another example of causality. A Gallup and Institute for Family Studies report last year found that children whose “parents invest heavily in discipline, monitoring, and loving support” have better mental health than those who don’t. No surprise. Yet disciplining children has recently fallen out of liberal fashion too. Parents instead are told to encourage their children to reflect on why they misbehave." "Teachers unions and progressives oppose tough school-discipline policies, arguing that they discriminate against minorities. There’s scant evidence of that, but the Obama administration nevertheless told schools to drop their “zero tolerance” policies. Many did. The Biden administration has even threatened to investigate public schools that impose tough discipline for violating civil-rights laws." "The failure to punish bad behavior is a failure of deterrence. Only those living in the Ivory Tower could have been surprised when protesters, after facing little resistance to their take-over of campus yards, seized and vandalized buildings."

How does the preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the 2024 Title IX regulations, which are slated to take effect August 1, impact colleges and universities in Massachusetts? In our newest Campus Counsel blog post, Amy Fabiano discusses the 15 states impacted by the preliminary injunction and how schools in Massachusetts should proceed https://lnkd.in/exvRwgq3 #HigherEd #TitleIX #Discrimination