Rokita Seeks Dismissal of ACLU Lawsuit on Indiana Free Speech
Rokita Seeks Dismissal of ACLU Lawsuit on Indiana Free Speech Law
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INDIANAPOLIS –Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has asked to dismiss the ACLU’s lawsuit against a new state law that some believe might restrict free speech for college professors.
Rokita argues that the law requires teachers at public colleges and universities in Indiana to promote free thinking, free speech, and diverse ideas.
“The manufactured fears put forth in yet another illegitimate lawsuit by the ACLU not only lacks imagination but the professors also lack standing to even bring this action,” said Rokita.
The lawsuit was filed by two professors from Purdue University Fort Wayne and two other professors at IU Bloomington, who claim the law could unfairly punish them and others at public colleges.
“Our office will continue to defend in court this new Indiana law, which enables students to engage in free inquiry and ensures that state universities foster diversity of thought and not indoctrination.”
Some people argue that Senate Enrolled Act 202 violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
The General Assembly passed the law because it was concerned that conservative viewpoints were being silenced on campuses, and Gov. Eric Holcomb signed it in March.
