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Texas lawmakers trying to muzzle campus protests have just passed one of the most ridiculous anti-speech laws in the country. If signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, Senate Bill 2972 would ban speech at night — from study groups to newspaper reporting — at public universities in the state.

Ironically, the bill builds on a previous law passed in 2019 meant to enshrine free speech on Texas campuses. But now, lawmakers want to crack down on college students’ pro-Palestinian protests so badly that they literally passed a prohibition on talking.

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 4 days ago (1 children)

The irony that Texas is becoming literally the least free state is not lost on me.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago
[–] [email protected] 25 points 4 days ago (1 children)

But who will announce that the stars at night are big and bright?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 days ago

Clap clap clap clap

[–] [email protected] 18 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Sorry for the stupid question but why do Texas wants that?

[–] [email protected] 40 points 4 days ago
[–] [email protected] 16 points 4 days ago

Weaponizing the courts. They know this nonsense won't pass the constitutional smell test. They will use this via the courts to tear down something else they don't like.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 days ago

they're so afraid of us...

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Greg Abbott needs to walk away.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 days ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

I have absolutely no idea why but this is the first thing that came to mind

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] phx 4 points 4 days ago

In Texas, no you don't

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 days ago

So I can't donate to a campaign at nith then, right? That is speach

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago