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West Point Censorship Blocked by Judge
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A federal judge has blocked West Point’s new speech restrictions targeting civilian faculty, calling them a First Amendment violation and a counterproductive overreach. The policies, stemming from a 2025 executive order banning “un-American” theories and mandating pro-American narratives, forced professors to pre-clear public statements and avoid sharing personal opinions in class. Law professor Tim Bakken’s lawsuit argues the rules censor academic expression, and the judge agreed — at least for now. West Point plans to consult the DOJ, while Bakken’s team celebrates the ruling as a major victory for free speech on campus.
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