One big thing
Utah Speaker Mike Schultz defended the state’s universities lauded their response to recent protests for Hamas.
Why it matters
Amid nationwide disruptions in higher education due to campus protests, Utah’s educational institutions have maintained order and upheld academic integrity, effectively balancing the respect for free speech rights and the rule of law.
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- Schultz praises Utah’s eight public institutions and eight technical colleges for providing the next generation with the tools to succeed and contribute positively to society.
- The Speaker asserts that while campuses are sanctuaries for free speech and civil discourse, they are not arenas for disruptive and unruly protests.
- Schultz commends Utah’s decisive action against disruptive protests, preserving the right to free speech and peaceful assembly, while maintaining law and order.
- He expressed gratitude towards university presidents and their public safety teams for working with state leaders to swiftly address concerns and ensure Utah’s campuses don’t end up like many others across the nation.
- These actions have allowed students to celebrate their academic achievements without disruption, as underlined by Schultz citing his daughter’s graduation.
- Schultz asserts Utah will continue to uphold free speech and assembly rights while maintaining law and order.
