Punishing an adviser for their students' journalism is a clear attempt to stifle independent reporting. This is at least the second such lawsuit in California in as many years. When will the state's schools learn this is illegal? loom.ly/jX6GH3M

The Irish Rover, a student newspaper at Notre Dame, reports that the Indiana Supreme Court declined to transfer the defamation case brought against it by a professor, bringing it a "final victory." loom.ly/GaHxrtM

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Educators and editors, we want to meet your students or staff over Zoom! As you plan for the fall, consider inviting one of our legal experts to speak about a media law topic of your choice. Schedule your session now! 🔗 splc.org/speakers/

"Student journalists keep college students informed. Unfortunately, universities are distancing themselves from student newspapers, exacerbating the challenges young people face in finding trustworthy information." loom.ly/rObXh38

New Voices advocates recently spent a day discussing censorship and the importance of student voices with Pennsylvania legislators. Lead student advocate Faith Zantua shares more: loom.ly/a7WWMXE

Stay in the loop with all things student press freedom! splc.org/newsletter In this weekend's issue: 📢 Updates on the year's advocacy efforts by New Voices coalitions across the country 😎 The terrific students attending our summer institute 🏛️ How can New Voices laws

Texas' social media law would prevent minors from accessing the news and limit student journalists' ability to report it. That's why we joined ACLU & ACLU of Texas in arguing that it's unconstitutional. loom.ly/H2zaOYI

As editor Emily Wilson writes, "The Daily Titan holds Fullerton city leaders accountable for their actions. Those same city leaders are making decisions as if we don’t matter." But she promises they will continue their important local reporting. loom.ly/fg5fJ2A

As we look toward the new semester, be sure to catch up on this important conversation from the spring: Student journalists from the North Texas Daily and Ohio State's The Lantern share their tips for covering changes to DEI programs at universities: 📺 youtu.be/3RFrH3EHm-4?si…

NEW: Rümeysa Öztürk shares details about being detained after writing an op-ed for the Tufts Daily. loom.ly/qz4G7Pk "Writing is one of the most peaceful ways of communication that I am aware of... Writing is the heart of freedom of expression."

Our New Voices Student Leaders Institute wrapped up this week! 24 inspiring HS students learned how to tell their stories and brainstormed strategies to advocate for press freedom in their states. We can't wait to work with them over the next year to implement their plans! 🎉

JUST FILED: Joined by a coalition of free speech partners, FIRE is urging the Supreme Court to vacate a Fifth Circuit decision allowing an unconstitutional Mississippi social media law to go into effect while the state appeals a ruling blocking the law on First Amendment grounds.

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Pratika Katiyar’s unwavering commitment to #studentpressfreedom began in high school. As a professional, one way she pays it forward is by donating to the Student Press Law Center. Learn more about Pratika's journey: loom.ly/tf47jaE