What is (and isn’t) allowed when it comes to protesting on college campuses?

Here's everything you need to know.

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Dan Schneider has filed a defamation lawsuit against the producers of the docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” which uncovered alleged abuse and misconduct at Nickelodeon. variety.com/2024/tv/news/d…

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President Joe Biden says 'order must prevail' during campus protests over the war in Gaza. apnews.com/article/biden-…

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The House has passed legislation that would establish a broader definition of antisemitism for the Department of Education to enforce anti-discrimination laws, the latest response from lawmakers to nationwide student protests over the Israel-Hamas war. apnews.com/article/israel…

The Supreme Court has refused to block a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of their users. apnews.com/article/suprem…

Thousands of students across the country are protesting at universities over the war between Israel and Hamas.

But when do protests move past First Amendment protection? What is — and isn't — allowed?

Here are 17 campus protest FAQs answered. bit.ly/3UqwZPl

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Donald Trump has been held in contempt of court and fined for violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements about individuals connected to his New York hush-money case.

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The Republican National Convention is reportedly requesting the Secret Service move the First Amendment protest zone away from the arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the party is slated to hold its nominating convention for the 2024 election season. washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns…

Our First Amendment Specialist Kevin M. Goldberg talked to USA TODAY about free speech and the First Amendment on college campuses as protests over the Israel-Hamas war continue to spread on campuses nationwide. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday declined to say if he would bring in the National Guard to college campuses amid the mass pro-Palestinian protests, arguing college presidents should be the “first line of defense.”thehill.com/homenews/senat…

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Colleges around the U.S. implored pro-Palestinian student protesters to clear out tent encampments Monday, including an ultimatum from Columbia University for students to sign a form and leave the encampment by the afternoon or face suspension. apnews.com/article/israel…

The University of Southern California’s decision to cancel its main graduation ceremony has left students and alumni stunned as protests over the Israel-Hamas war continue to spread on campuses nationwide. apnews.com/article/israel…

After Texas state troopers arrested more than 50 people at a University of Texas at Austin protest this week, Gov. Greg Abbott is facing accusations that the state went too far. thehill.com/homenews/state…