BUIES CREEK, North Carolina — A national free speech organization is questioning Campbell University’s decision to remove student flyers referencing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, arguing the action may conflict with the school’s stated free expression policies.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) sent a letter to Campbell University President William Downs criticizing the removal of flyers posted by law student Justin Booker.
FIRE said the university’s decision to remove the flyers “flies in the face of Campbell’s promise to its students that they have the right to free speech.” Dominic Coletti, a program officer for Campus Rights Advocacy at the organization, argued that the school’s own policies should protect the student’s expression regardless of viewpoint.
The flyers, which included images of Kirk and messages calling to “end political violence,” were posted in several areas within the Campbell law school. According to FIRE, the materials were removed by Assistant Dean Regina Chavis two days later, and the student was instructed not to post additional flyers.
University officials reportedly cited campus policies that limit postings to designated bulletin boards and allow administrators to remove materials placed outside those locations.
FIRE said if the university allows some posters outside designated spaces, it should apply those rules consistently to all viewpoints. The organization also suggested the school could expand areas available for student expression.
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