Murphy Hosts 5th Annual Campus Free Speech Roundtable
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., hosted his 5th Annual Campus Free Speech Roundtable, alongside Congressman Burgess Owens, Congressman Bob Onder, M.D., J.D., and Congressman Randy Fine, to convene lawmakers, stakeholders, and students to discuss challenges to free expression on college campuses and solutions to support First Amendment protections.
Jonathan Pidluzny, Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Programs, Department of Education, as well as representatives from the Young America's Foundation (YAF), Alumni Free Speech Alliance (AFSA), American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA), Turning Point USA (TPUSA), Defending Education, Davidsonians for Freedom of Thought and Discourse, Princetonians for Free Speech, and The Jefferson Council for the University of Virginia were in attendance.
The livestream for the event can be viewed here.
"For decades, free speech at institutions of higher education has been under attack by illiberal, partisan college administrations," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "Students should be taught how to think critically and encouraged to share their beliefs without fearing for their safety or being penalized academically. Further, universities must be held accountable for addressing anti-Semitism with inaction when hateful protests erupt and endorsing egregious DEI programs that elevate individuals based on immutable characteristics over merit. Congress has an important oversight role in protecting the First Amendment rights of students at public institutions. I am encouraged by the progress we have made in bringing free speech protections on college campuses back towards equilibrium and the diverse coalition that is committed to supporting these efforts."
