Math professor who criticized college's 'lowered' standards lands win in free speech case
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Nevada professor who claimed he was retaliated against for criticizing lowering of academic standards wins victory in appeals court.
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While Jensen's case was dismissed by a district court in 2023, he received a win from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Monday. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression ("FIRE") announced that the Ninth Circuit reversed the district court's decision and sent the case back to the lower court for review.
"We conclude that the district court erroneously dismissed Jensen’s First Amendment retaliation claims," an opinion written by Circuit Judge Berzon stated. "We further conclude that Jensen did not adequately plead due process and equal protection claims, but the district court abused its discretion in denying Jensen leave to amend. Accordingly, we reverse and remand."
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