Scholars split on Title VI, First Amendment and the IHRA definition at civil‑rights briefing Legal scholars at the Commission briefing diverged on whether Title VI can and should be used to police campus antisemitism, with several warning that codifying the IHRA definition into federal enforcement risks First Amendment conflicts.

Legal scholars are at odds over whether the First Amendment protects antisemitic speech on campuses, raising crucial questions about free speech and federal enforcement.

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Farragut adopts social‑media policy after heated debate over moderation and free‑speech safeguards The Farragut Board approved an amended social‑media policy 3–1 on Feb. 12 after public commenters raised First Amendment concerns and board members pressed for clearer procedures and an appeals path; the policy was changed to allow the town to disable comments on certain posts, including public‑safety notices.

Farragut's newly approved social-media policy sparks intense debate over moderation, free speech, and the power dynamics at play in town governance.

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