After LSU decided to withdraw tenured law professor Ken Levy over undisclosed political comments, a pushback for campus free speech ensued. A state judge ruled that LSU must allow Levy to return to teaching, asserting that his First Amendment rights were violated. The university's decision to remove Levy stemmed from vague accusations regarding his criticism of Governor Jeff Landry. Levy's remarks were minimal and came in response to criticism of a fellow professor, highlighting issues concerning academic freedom and political discourse in educational institutions.
A state judge has ordered LSU to allow its law professor Ken Levy to return to teaching duties, citing a violation of his First Amendment rights.
Levy's removal was based on vague allegations of political comments, which he contended were misrepresented and upheld by Judge Johnson's ruling.
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