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Viewpoint neutrality (view source)
Revision as of 13:41, November 23, 2008
, 13:41, November 23, 2008prevents public universities from discriminating against student organizations on the basis of the views they express
The '''viewpoint neutrality''' principle prevents public universities from discriminating against student organizations on the basis of the views they express. For example, hey can't sponsor a "[[gay rights]]" student group while banning a Christian group. Students are permitted to withhold activity fees when such discrimination exists.
{{quotation|In the area of university sponsored
{{quotation|In the area of university sponsored
speech, the Court has decided two vitally
speech, the Court has decided two vitally
position or opinion a student or group of students stands
position or opinion a student or group of students stands
for or advocates. [http://www.thefire.org/pdfs/free-speech-2.pdf Free Speech - The Basics] - [[FIRE]] }}
for or advocates. [http://www.thefire.org/pdfs/free-speech-2.pdf Free Speech - The Basics] - [[FIRE]] }}
See:
*[[Rosenberger v. University of Virginia (1995)]]
*[[University of Wisconsin v. Southworth (2000)]]