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Trustee Michael Balow sues MSU, challenging speech code restricting criticism

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Michigan State University Trustee Michael Balow announced Wednesday that he has filed a lawsuit against the university, challenging the board of trustees' code of ethics that bars members from publicly criticizing its decisions.

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  1. Just the News

    Trustee sues Michigan State over speech code restricting criticism of university leadership (opens Just the News)

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    Trustee Michael Balow's criticism included the school's failure to investigate the circumstances that allowed the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal to take place, First Amendment lawsuit says.

  2. WOOD TV8

    Trustee Michael Balow sues MSU, challenging speech code restricting criticism (opens WOOD TV8)

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    Michigan State University Trustee Michael Balow announced Wednesday that he has filed a lawsuit against the university, challenging the board of trustees' code of ethics that bars members from publicly criticizing its decisions.

  3. Bridge Michigan

    MSU trustee sues, says ethics policy is unconstitutional (opens Bridge Michigan)

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    Michigan State University Trustee Mike Balow has filed a federal lawsuit aimed at modifying an updated ethics policy that includes a “loyalty” clause and more.

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