Law Prof Suing Louisiana State U. for Removing Him From Teaching for Allegedly Saying ‘F**k Trump’ in Class
I have seen people keep their jobs after things that were much worse than this in recent years.
WAFB News reports:
I-TEAM: Law professor sidelined for comments in class, sues LSULSU Law Professor Ken Levy filed a lawsuit against the university late Tuesday evening, alleging his constitutional right to free speech, occupational right to due process, tenure protection and academic freedom have all been violated.The lawsuit states on January 17, 2025, LSU dean Alena Allen called Professor Levy and told him LSU Human Resources wanted to meet with him the following day, a Saturday.That same day Levy was relieved of his teaching responsibilities, effective immediately, pending an investigation into student complaints of inappropriate statements made in class.Levy said he made those comments referring to one of his colleagues who received the ire of Governor Jeff Landry last year.The lawsuit says that Levy received no prior notice or opportunity to respond prior to the discipline being rendered.“Petitioner was removed from teaching, because and in blatant violation, of his exercise of his rights to academic freedom and free speech guaranteed to him under the United States and Louisiana Constitutions,” the lawsuit said.Levy is asking for a restraining order directed at the Board of Supervisors of LSU, ordering the immediate reinstatement of his position and teaching responsibilities.In a sworn affidavit, Levy said he has been employed with LSU since June of 2009, and is a nationally renowned expert in constitutional law, criminal law and metaphysics.“During class, I reminded the students of my policy that recording of my class is not permitted. I had a discussion of a recent First Amendment issue which had occurred last semester involving one of my colleagues at the law school received criticism from Governor Landry,” Levy’s statement reads. “I explained that I added a no-recording rule because I did not want to be Governor Landry’s next target – although that is ironically what happened.”
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