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University settles free speech lawsuit with student for $80K

By Jenny Goldsberry
Published July 30, 2023 2:35pm ET
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University settles free speech lawsuit with student for $80K
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville settled a lawsuit from one of its former students for $80,000. Maggie DeJong was studying towards her master’s degree in art therapy counseling when she received three no-contact orders against her from the school after three of her fellow students complained about her political opinions. DeJong’s Christian faith has informed […]


The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville settled a lawsuit from one of its former students for $80,000.

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