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Free Speech Concerns Grow as UT-Austin Continues Arrests

Four years ago, Texas Republicans feared that conservative voices were being silenced at universities, leading Gov. Greg Abbott to sign a bill protecting free speech on campuses. However, Abbott recently supported the arrest of students in protests he disagreed with, sparking controversy. UT-Austin officials defended the arrests, but experts questioned if they went too far. The protest highlighted the tension between free speech rights and university restrictions. Abbott’s actions were criticized for potentially violating students’ freedom of speech. The governor’s approach raised concerns about viewpoint discrimination and the limits of free speech protections on college campuses.

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