The lawsuit was filed “to vindicate the fundamental democratic and constitutional rights to free speech, free assembly, and due process against overreach by university authorities,” the…
  • §ɦṛɛɗɗịɛ ßịⱺ𝔩ⱺɠịᵴŧ@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Are they not people? People are referenced numerous times throughout the US constitution. Additionally, this is a state run institution, so the California constitution is also applicable. California’s constitution explicitly covers rights and protections for students as well as faculty. Students have protection for speech and it prohibits disciplining students for this protected speech. Maybe think a bit longer before hitting post, it would help to prevent you coming across as a narcissistic imbecile…

    • ianhclark510English
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      2 months ago

      I don’t know where you’re getting California’s constitution from, the article specifically calls out the first amendment, AFAIK it doesn’t even have an amendment process

      • §ɦṛɛɗɗịɛ ßịⱺ𝔩ⱺɠịᵴŧ@lemmy.mlOPEnglish
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        2 months ago

        It’s a University of California, the fact the article focuses on the US constitution doesn’t void the state’s constitution. Both federal and state governments have authority here. Maybe think outside the box whatever you’re reading is painted in? It’s without question a good practice.