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State government reviews students’ free speech

By Liberate RVA Updates On Sunday, January 19th, 2014 · Add Comment

During the 2014 Virginia General Assembly Session, a representative from the Virginia House of Delegates aims to amend a section of state Law that could affect public university students’ right to free speech while on campus property.

House Bill 258, filed on Jan. 8, forbids public universities and college from restricting the time, place and manner of a student’s speech that takes place in the outdoor areas of the school campus. It states students’ speech is protected by the First Amendment.

However, the bill also says that if the restrictions are justified, reasonable, serve a significant governmental interest and leave open other ways for the student to spread their message, then the restrictions are legitimate.

The bill is sponsored by delegate Scott Lingamfelter (R-31). As of press time, Lingamfelter could not be reached for comment.

International studies major Camila Borja said she agrees with the Bill and hopes it is passed [...]

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State government reviews students’ free speech

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