Students Sue FIU Over Protest Policy | Orlando News

FIU students are suing their own university after a silent, five-minute protest during a campus event sparked disciplinary action — and a constitutional showdown. Wearing “ICE Off FIU” shirts, they turned their backs to the stage before quietly exiting; the school punished them under its anti-protest policy, now forcing them to submit humiliating two-minute videos or risk losing class registration and diplomas. Complicating matters: FIU police operate under a rare 287(g) agreement with ICE — making this case not just about free speech, but immigration enforcement on campus. Represented by ACLU of Florida and Community Justice Project, the students argue the punishment chilled their rights and caused emotional harm, demanding the court declare the policy unconstitutional and award damages. FIU has remained silent as this legal battle heats up. 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/a820b2c355099929