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Free Speech on Campus Lesson
Learn about how to ignite your free speech rights today!
Introduction
Before you can become a free speech advocate at your school, it is essential that you know exactly what rights the First Amendment protects, how those rights apply to university students, the ways you can take advantage of those rights, and how to promote them on campus.
What is Free Speech and How Does it Apply to You?
The First Amendment declares that Congress shall make “no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech.” The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that the “speech” that the First Amendment refers to means not only “words” but “communication.” Check out this lesson to learn about how this definition of speech affects university students like you.
If you’re interested in reading more about this topic, please feel free to check out FIRE’s Guide to Free Speech on Campus.
What Can You Do?
Now that you know how the First Amendment generally applies to higher education, check out this lesson to learn how to promote free expression on your campus.
To learn more about this topic, download the materials below.
Protest Knowledgeably
When you plan a protest, it is crucial that you are fully empowered with an understanding of your rights on campus. Complete this lesson to learn about best practices for protesting at your school.
To learn more about this topic, check out FIRE’s FAQ for Student Protests.
Wrap Up
