Professor Litigation Rises as Courts Penalize Universities for Censorious Firing Decisions

By Emma Whitford · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-07-30

According to Inside Higher Ed, a growing number of faculty members are successfully suing their institutions after being terminated for protected speech. Legal experts note that while some cases involve classroom expression or tenure denials, a significant portion of recent litig

According to Inside Higher Ed, a growing number of faculty members are successfully suing their institutions after being terminated for protected speech. Legal experts note that while some cases involve classroom expression or tenure denials, a significant portion of recent litig