University of Florida Expels Law Student Amid Free Speech Battle
A major free speech clash is unfolding in Florida. The University of Florida (UF) expelled a law student over controversial social media posts, and now the case is before a federal judge. On one side: a student who says his First Amendment rights were violated. On the other: the university, which argues it acted to protect campus safety and community integrity.
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Below is a breakdown of the controversy, the arguments, and what this dispute could mean for free speech on campuses.
Who Is Involved & What Happened
The Student: Preston Damsky
Preston Damsky, formerly enrolled at UF’s law school, became central to the dispute after making public posts online containing antisemitic content. He also wrote a seminar paper with rhetoric that critics describe as extremist or white supremacist in tone.
UF responded by barring