Media Roundup: Palestine Legal and ACLU file lawsuit challenging DeSantis' deactivation order against SJPs

Media Roundup: Palestine Legal and ACLU file lawsuit challenging DeSantis' deactivation order against SJPs

On November 16th, the University of Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (UF SJP) filed a lawsuit challenging the Chancellor of the State University System of Florida’s order to state universities to deactivate the student group. The lawsuit aims to protect UF students’ First Amendment right to free speech. UF SJP is represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Florida, and Palestine Legal.

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Pro-Palestine Student Group in Florida Sues University System to Prevent Unconstitutional Deactivation

Pro-Palestine Student Group in Florida Sues University System to Prevent Unconstitutional Deactivation

The University of Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (UF SJP) filed a lawsuit today challenging the Chancellor of the State University System of Florida’s order to state universities to deactivate the student group. Contrary to recent media reports, the deactivation order remains in place today.

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