Northwestern Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Political Purge of Journalism Faculty

By Sara Brady · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-07-27

Inside Higher Ed reports that journalism professor Steven Thrasher has filed a lawsuit against Northwestern University following his suspension and subsequent tenure denial. The legal filing claims administrators targeted Thrasher to satisfy federal lawmakers who threatened the i

Inside Higher Ed reports that journalism professor Steven Thrasher has filed a lawsuit against Northwestern University following his suspension and subsequent tenure denial. The legal filing claims administrators targeted Thrasher to satisfy federal lawmakers who threatened the i