Protecting The Indispensable Right: It Is Time To Pass The Free Speech Attorney's Fee Legislation

Protecting The Indispensable Right: It Is Time To Pass The Free Speech Attorney's Fee Legislation Authored by Jonathan Turley via JonathanTurley.org, A newly proposed bill in Congress could make a meaningful difference in the fight to restore free speech protections in higher education. The Restoring Civil Rights Attorney's Fees Act of 2026 would address a practical problem for civil rights and free speech groups suing public universities for the denial of free speech. When universities lose at the preliminary injunction stage, advocates cannot recoup costs and fees. The bill would allow that recovery and, as a result, level the playing field with universities, which can tap public funds to litigate these cases. We have...

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