When Universities Crack Down on Free Speech | Little Rock News

A Republican congressman turned heads with a patriotic land acknowledgment, while a computer science professor at the University of Washington faced backlash for parodying the university’s request — leading to his syllabus being removed and a lawsuit. After a long legal battle, the Ninth Circuit ruled in his favor, and the university agreed to pay him $600,000 — though still refusing to admit fault. This case highlights how public institutions are increasingly clashing with constitutional rights over political correctness. 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.Sources:https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/sep/16/others-say-colleges-need-a-refresher-on-free/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df74dfc2a5a20213 Report issues to [email protected].