FAU教授Rebel Cole以违反第一修正案为由, 指控该大学因社会媒体批评Charlie Kirk的谋杀案而休带薪假, FAU professor Rebel Cole sued the university over his paid leave for social media criticism of Charlie Kirk’s murder, citing First Amendment violations.

Florida Atlantic大学金融教授Rebel Cole博士起诉该大学, 声称他的第一修正案权利遭到侵犯, Florida Atlantic University finance professor Dr. Rebel Cole has sued the university, claiming his First Amendment rights were violated after being placed on paid administrative leave in September over social media posts reacting to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. 向联邦法院提出的诉讼指控该大学将他作为批评网上庆祝Kirk死亡的目标,包括威胁要让用户“可以就业 ” , 但没有证据说明该职位违反了政策或构成安全威胁。 The lawsuit, filed in federal court, alleges the university targeted him for criticizing online celebrations of Kirk’s death, including threats to make a user “unemployable,” without evidence the posts violated policy or posed a safety threat. Cole, 一位终身教授, 寻求复职, 损害赔偿和律师费, 指定大学领导人为被告。 Cole, a tenured professor, seeks reinstatement, damages, and attorney fees, naming university leaders as defendants. 另外两名FAU教授因有关社交媒体活动而请假。 Two other FAU professors were also placed on leave over related social media activity. 校方未发表评论, 案件突显校园言论自由持续紧张, The university has not commented, and the case highlights ongoing tensions over free speech on campus.