University Settles Free Speech Lawsuit for $250,000 After Threatening Expulsion Over Social Media Posts
A Tennessee university has agreed to pay a $250,000 settlement to a pharmacy student who was nearly expelled for her provocative tweets about Cardi B. The case raised important questions about the intersection of free speech and university authority, highlighting the rights of students in expressing themselves on social media. This legal victory is viewed as a significant win for free speech advocates, reinforcing the importance of protecting individual expression in academic settings.
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