Cases

Student Government President at Sacramento City College

Summary

The Center for Bioethical Reform asked for approval to include the Genocide Awareness Project display in “Constitution Day” at Sacramento City College, being held in September 2009. The Associated Student Government voted to approve the display, However, during the event, two University officials ordered the president of ASG to have the exhibit removed. When he refused, the ASG began an unlawful attempt to recall him from office. ADF sent a demand letter to the University, and the University voided the recall election results and reinstated the student body president.

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Institution: Sacramento City College

Location: Sacramento, CA

Topic: Speech Code, Speech Zone

Intervention: Non-litigation

Outcome: Victory

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