Interim University Policy 2105: Free Expression and Assembly
Utah State University
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Not all Expressive Activity is protected by the law. The following categories of expression and assembly are NOT PROTECTED by law, and are not permitted on the University Campus or in University programs or activities:
(a) Obscenity; (b) Defamation; (c) Incitement to violence and/or True Threats; (d) Violations of state or federal law, including without limitation, criminal trespass, and willful interference with lawful University activities, see Utah Code section 76-8-701, et seq.; (e) Expressive Activity that creates a hostile environment within the meaning of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or other applicable law; (f) Expressive Activity that substantially disrupts, obstructs, or interferes with classes, teaching, the use of offices, ceremonies, sporting events, or other university activities; (g) Expressive Activity that damages property; and (h) Expressive Activity that discloses private or confidential information or trade secrets without appropriate authorization.
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Free Expression Rights.
Subject to the limitations in this Policy and applicable law, and as more fully described in the following subsections, members of the University Community shall have the right to engage in Expressive Activity and assembly on the University Campus.
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Demonstrations
Individuals or groups desiring to demonstrate, picket, or distribute literature within public forums on the University Campus are encouraged to file a written request with the Executive Director of Public Safety indicating the preferred time, place, and manner of such activity. Such requests would be welcome at least 24 hours in advance.
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Signage
Signs, notices, posters, or banners may only be posted on University spaces specifically designated for public postings. Postings in or adjacent to student housing must comply with USU鈥檚 Student Housing regulations. No sign, poster, paint, or other written messages may be placed, affixed, or applied to any University surface (except for those designated for public posting), including, but not limited to, walls, windows, floors, doors, light posts, or any other surface. ...