U.S. Universities Face Backlash Over New Protest Restrictions

Faculty and students argue that recent campus policies threaten free speech and academic freedom.

New protest rules at American universities, including Indiana University, restrict activities such as camping and require pre-approval for protest signs.
Faculty members across the country are actively opposing these restrictions, seeing them as part of a broader movement to limit academic freedom.
Recent policies have been linked to pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have sparked controversy and accusations of antisemitism on campuses.
Some professors view the restrictions as a labor issue, citing a decline in tenure protections and increased administrative control over university affairs.
Tensions remain high as universities attempt to balance free speech with the need to prevent discrimination and maintain campus order.