The Student Press Law Center, alongside the First Amendment Coalition and 24 other free speech and press organizations, called for charges to be declined against The Stanford Daily reporter arrested June 5 while covering a pro-Palestinian demonstration at Stanford University.| Student Press Law Center
Learn about the many ways you can support the Student Press Law Center and make a lasting impact for students and advisers.| Student Press Law Center
Learn more about the generous donors whose support helps SPLC promote, support and defend the free press rights of student journalists.| Student Press Law Center
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Pratika Katiyar's unwavering commitment to student press freedom began in high school. Now an activist working in privacy at the ACLU, Pratika's connection with the Student Press Law Center started in a moment of uncertainty.| Student Press Law Center
These legal reminders and tips will help you avoid and/or deal with confrontations while covering protests.| Student Press Law Center
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National student media organizations today took the unprecedented step of releasing a “Student Media Alert” to warn about the current threats to student speech posed by recent immigration enforcement actions on campuses across the country. The alert recommends student media leaders revisit their policies on takedown requests and anonymous sources, particularly for those whose immigration… Continue reading Student media groups warn of unprecedented threats| Student Press Law Center
The Student Press Law Center and 10 other free speech and journalism organizations today released a letter condemning the detention of a Tufts University student reportedly based on opinions expressed in a student newspaper op-ed.| Student Press Law Center
The Student Press Law Center and the First Amendment Coalition today wrote to Stanford University President Jonathan D. Levin to request he take specific steps to address the university’s mishandling of the June 5 arrest of a student journalist covering a pro-Palestinian demonstration on campus.| Student Press Law Center
In the Columbia Journalism Review, Stanford Daily reporter Dilan Gohill spoke publicly for the first time about his arrest in June while covering an occupation of the Stanford president’s office. The prosecutor still hasn’t officially pursued or declined the felony charges against Gohill, and Stanford disciplinary proceedings are also pending.| Student Press Law Center
The Student Press Law Center, the nation’s leading advocate for student press freedom, hailed the adoption of new protections for Minnesota student journalists.| Student Press Law Center
Learn more about the 2023 New Voices Student Leaders Institute and meet the participants.| Student Press Law Center
New Voices is a student-powered nonpartisan grassroots movement of state-based activists who seek to protect student press freedom with state laws. These laws counteract the impact of the 1988 Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier Supreme Court decision, which dramatically changed the balance of student press rights. New Voices supporters include advocates in law, education, journalism and civics… Continue reading New Voices| Student Press Law Center
Shortcuts to questions:• What is New Voices?• What do New Voices laws say?• What states have New Voices laws?• How can I get involved?• My state has a New Voices law, now what?• Why is New Voices important?• How do New Voices Laws work?• Who supports New Voices?• Doesn’t the First Amendment already say schools… Continue reading| Student Press Law Center
A guide to using public records to cover stories of interest at your high school, including those related to food inspections, safety reports and budgets.| Student Press Law Center
SPLC is proud to honor Riya Vyas of The Union at Milpitas High School with the organization’s inaugural Student Freedom of Information Award!| Student Press Law Center
