https://www.wcmu.org/tags/free-speech Free Speech en-US Copyright Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:55:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-27/michigan-school-district-settles-gaza-protest-free-speech-case-with-student The lawsuit filed last year claimed the girl was admonished and humiliated by her teacher because she remained seated and silent during the Pledge of Allegiance. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:55:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-27/michigan-school-district-settles-gaza-protest-free-speech-case-with-student Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/federal-free-speech-lawsuit-targets-grosse-pointe-schools A parent says he was banned from Grosse Pointe school property over speech that should be protected by the First Amendment. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:09:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-24/federal-free-speech-lawsuit-targets-grosse-pointe-schools Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/activists-say-um-is-still-trying-to-punish-them-for-gaza-war-protests In 2024, police arrested activists at several on-campus protests. The Michigan Attorney General's office later dropped criminal charges against the protesters. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:34:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/activists-say-um-is-still-trying-to-punish-them-for-gaza-war-protests Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-08/federal-lawsuit-challenges-michigans-ban-on-conversion-therapy-alleging-free-speech-violation A religious freedom group is challenging Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ minors. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 21:52:35 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-08/federal-lawsuit-challenges-michigans-ban-on-conversion-therapy-alleging-free-speech-violation Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2020-02-14/one-michigan-lawmaker-wants-to-end-so-called-slapp-lawsuits One Michigan lawmakers wants to end the practice of SLAPP lawsuits - those are lawsuits filed specifically to harass or intimidate a defendant.Strategic… Fri, 14 Feb 2020 21:56:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2020-02-14/one-michigan-lawmaker-wants-to-end-so-called-slapp-lawsuits https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-08-30/university-free-speech-legislation-moves-forward Controversial legislation to require specific free speech policies on Michigan college and university campuses is moving forward. It would require… Fri, 30 Aug 2019 21:39:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2019-08-30/university-free-speech-legislation-moves-forward Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-06-11/university-of-michigan-sued-over-harrasment-and-bullying-codes The US Department of Justice is weighing in on a free speech case involving the University of Michigan.The university is embroiled in a lawsuit… Mon, 11 Jun 2018 21:32:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-06-11/university-of-michigan-sued-over-harrasment-and-bullying-codes https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-11-01/detroit-news-wins-free-speech-lawsuit A conservative radio host lost his fight against the Detroit News today. The Michigan Court of Appeals said associating The Political Cesspool host, James… Wed, 01 Nov 2017 20:37:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/politics/2017-11-01/detroit-news-wins-free-speech-lawsuit