Federal Judge Blocks FIU Policy on Student Protests Citing First Amendment Concerns
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Florida International University (FIU) students who sued the university over misconduct charges. The students were disciplined after protesting the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on campus. The judge issued…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 24, 2026 —
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Florida International University (FIU) from enforcing a policy that led to misconduct charges against students who protested the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on campus. The ruling indicates that the university likely violated the students’ First Amendment rights.
The students faced disciplinary action from FIU after participating in a protest against ICE activities on university grounds. In response to the disciplinary measures, the students filed a lawsuit against the university.
The judge’s preliminary injunction prevents FIU from enforcing the specific policy under which the students were disciplined. This block remains in effect as the legal case continues. The court’s decision suggests a strong likelihood that the university’s policy infringed upon the students’ constitutional right to peaceful assembly and free speech.
Specifically, the judge stated that the university policy, as applied, likely violated the students’ First Amendment rights by prohibiting peaceful indoor protests. The case will proceed to further legal examination regarding the university’s conduct and the students’ rights.
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