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Judge rules West Point policy restricting professors’ speech is unconstitutional

Tuesday, September 8, 2026


A federal judge ruled that West Point's policy requiring prior approval of professors' speech and writings violates the First Amendment. The decision permits faculty members at the military academy to speak and write without obtaining advance clearance from the institution. The case was brought by professors challenging the approval requirement.

Original reporting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/09/08/judge-rules-west-point-policy-restricting-professors-speech-is-unconstitutional/

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