Rights group sues Texas governor, universities over free speech suppression
The Council on American-Islamic Relations is suing Gov. Greg Abbott and two Texas university systems for violating students’ First Amendment rights.
The Muslim civil rights group claims Abbott’s executive order on antisemitism aims to silence Palestinian activists.
The suit targets Abbott, the University of Texas System, and the University of Houston System.
Abbott’s order, prompted by Free Palestine protests, mandates updates to campus free speech policies.
While Abbott’s office condemns antisemitism, critics argue the order restricts free expression.
Institutions like the University of Houston amended policies to align with state definitions of antisemitism.
Abbott has also mandated punishments, including expulsion, for antisemitic acts, raising concerns over constitutionally protected speech.
CAIR asserts that the order suppresses dissenting views.
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