Bowdoin学院在对可能限制言论自由的含糊语言提出批评后,修改抗议规则。 Bowdoin College revises protest rules after criticism over vague language that may restrict free speech.

Bowdoin学院2026年1月的抗议政策旨在澄清示威和言论规则, 引起学生和教职员工的批评, 因为他们认为模糊的语言会限制言论自由。 Bowdoin College’s January 2026 protest policies, aimed at clarifying rules on demonstrations and expression, have sparked criticism from students and faculty over vague language they say could restrict free speech. 虽然该校宣称规则是中立的, 且以安全为重心, 批评者则认为他们有政治言论冷淡的风险, 特别是在2025年2月八名学生因与加沙有关的营地被停课后。 Though the college claims the rules are neutral and safety-focused, critics argue they risk chilling political expression, especially after eight students were suspended in February 2025 over a Gaza-related encampment. 作为回应,Bowdoin正在根据反馈意见修订政策。 In response, Bowdoin is revising the policies based on feedback. 随着对亲巴勒斯坦示威活动的严格审查, 缅因州的大学如贝茨大学采用了更严格的抗议规则. The changes follow a national trend, with Maine colleges like Bates adopting stricter protest rules amid heightened scrutiny over pro-Palestinian demonstrations.