The Latest Breaking News from UT Austin

Fox 7 photojournalist charged with assault and interference with public duties at UT Austin.

As I've noted before, public universities have considerable authority to impose content-neutral rules on demonstrations, for instance prohibiting overnight campouts, restricting sound amplification, and so on. But of course the First Amendment requires such rules to be content-neutral (or, in "limited public forums" on campuses, at least viewpoint-neutral). And even…

Civil rights advocates on Wednesday expressed alarm at a rapid escalation by Texas state troopers

Rowdy anti-Israel protest at UT Austin campus leads to confrontations with law enforcement. University enforces rules while respecting free speech rights.

University of Texas at Austin President defends decision to shut down anti-Israel protest on campus, emphasizing enforcement of rules while protecting free...

Police crack down on protests at UT Austin and USC as students at Harvard and Brown also set up encampments.

State troopers on horseback manage anti-Israel protests at UT Austin, emphasizing security and peaceful resolution during tense demonstrations.

UT Austin lays off 60 DEI staff due to anti-DEI law SB17, sparking concerns and challenges.

UT Austin cuts DEI staff positions and closes access department in response to Texas anti-DEI law SB17, impacting campus diversity initiatives.