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Troy University is facing backlash after disciplining a professor for sending a letter to state lawmakers about a flawed math initiative — a move FIRE calls a chilling attack on free speech. The professor, using university letterhead, criticized state education policies and shared his personal experience, clearly identifying himself as an individual, not speaking for the institution. FIRE argues this is a textbook case of First Amendment rights being violated, warning that punishing professors for speaking out sets a dangerous precedent. After months of private pressure, FIRE has escalated the issue publicly, demanding the university reverse its disciplinary actions — insisting the professor’s letter was a legitimate, non-confidential expression of personal opinion.

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