DeSantis' 'Stop WOKE Act' faces court test as universities become targets. At issue: free speech

[Eugene]

Source: Tallahassee Democrat

DeSantis’ ‘Stop WOKE Act’ faces court test as universities become targets. At issue: free speech

John Kennedy
Sun, June 19, 2022, 6:05 PM

TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Stop WOKE Act” is facing its first federal court test after weeks of being celebrated by the political right for restricting race-based teaching and training in schools, universities and workplaces.

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Much of the debate over “Stop WOKE” has centered on public schools and businesses.

But the law may be the most significant among several measures DeSantis signed that put his imprint on higher education in Florida, not only restricting speech but also adding new limits on tenure for Florida professors and changes to how public colleges and universities are accredited.

Draft legislation shaped by the governor’s office also suggests that DeSantis may want even more control over faculty hiring at colleges and universities if he wins reelection in November, heightening anxiety in Florida and across the nation’s higher ed community.

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Read more: https://news.yahoo.com/desantis-stop-woke-act-faces-100107897.html

[JustAnotherGen]

1. If he wins

I will take it that Florida has spoken - and that they are onboard with this nonsense. There's a certain point where I have to let go - and Florida is at the point with me.

He's a Cultural issue guy - and it just doesn't resonate with me in NJ.

[The Unmitigated Gall]

2. Facts have a liberal bias, DeSatan.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

3. For this thread

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