West Point faces lawsuit over alleged First Amendment violations

West Point is accused of violating the First Amendment by restricting professors' speech, books, and courses. A lawsuit claims these actions suppress academic freedom. A law professor filed a class-action lawsuit alleging the military academy implemented policies to control faculty speech, including requiring approval for public comments and removing critical materials. The lawsuit, filed Monday, seeks to halt these restrictions and seeks damages, citing an executive order that prompted a review of service academies' leadership and curriculum.