Court Orders University to Reconsider Woodcock Case | Louisville News

A Kentucky law professor is back in court after an appeals court orders a fresh look at his case — he was banned from teaching after signing a petition about Israel, labeled antisemitic by university leadership. Woodcock sued, claiming First Amendment rights were violated and that the university’s investigation was unfair. The initial federal judge dismissed his request for an injunction, but the appeals court reversed course, saying the early-stage probe still qualifies for federal review. The university plans to fight back, vowing to continue its investigation — and the legal battle over free speech, academic freedom, and how antisemitism is defined rages on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ebff5e4b1f685d51