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Yale Law dean’s message to alumni promises free speech changes. We’re (very) cautiously optimistic.

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FIRE remains hopeful the broader university’s dark, censorious days may soon be history. In the message to Yale Law alumni, Dean Heather Gerken outlined the “concrete steps” the law school has taken, beyond what the broader Yale administration has done , “to reaffirm our enduring commitment to the free and unfettered exchange of ideas.” .

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Incidents on AU campus prompt look into policy

Inside Higher Ed

Image: The reaction was swift when an anonymous student wrote “Black people suck” on a library whiteboard at American University in February. “This incident is particularly harmful to our Black community members during this important celebration of Black History Month.” “I know this is disappointing.

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On the offense: A new Trump defamation suit, yet another one threatened, and more! — FAN 352

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history, having “been sued a whopping 134 times in federal court since his inauguration, which is nearly three times the number of lawsuits our three previous presidents have faced in the early months of their administration combined. “The Yale dean on free speech at Yale Law School. “ Sincerely, Heather K.