ADF appeals decision to allow bad speech policy to stand while suit against GSU proceedsALLIANCE DEFENSE FUND NEWS RELEASE
ADF appeals decision to allow bad speech policy
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Alliance Defense Fund attorneys filed a notice of appeal Friday in the case of a Christian man arrested for sharing his faith in the “free speech area” of Georgia Southern University. A federal judge declined to suspend the university policy that led to the man’s arrest while his lawsuit against GSU moves forward in court. Under the policy, the university is allowed to deny free speech completely or limit its duration and frequency. The university typically limits speech to 90 minutes once a month and requires a 48 hour notice as part of its permit process. A university official and campus police officer told the man that he needed to apply for a permit to exercise his free speech rights before he was eventually thrown in jail. ADF attorneys filed suit against GSU in July. Case Name: Bloedorn v. Grube Full news release, quotes, and related media resources available at the following link: http://www.adfmedia.org/News/PRDetail/3598 ADF is a legal alliance of Christian attorneys and like-minded organizations defending the right of people to freely live out their faith. Launched in 1994, ADF employs a unique combination of strategy, training, funding, and litigation to protect and preserve religious liberty, the sanctity of life, marriage, and the family.
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