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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

FIU students sue university over disciplinary actions following ICE protest

Florida International University students are challenging university disciplinary actions in court, arguing that the school violated their First Amendment rights by punishing them for a silent protest against university cooperation with ICE. The ACLU of Florida is representing the students, seeking a court order to block the university from enforcing a policy that restricts indoor expressive activities.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this lawsuit will determine whether FIU can legally restrict student protests inside campus buildings and whether the seven students involved will face ongoing disciplinary consequences.

Key Facts

  • Seven FIU students were charged with misconduct for participating in a silent protest during a university assembly on March 13.
  • The protest involved students wearing shirts reading 'ICE off FIU' and silently walking out of an assembly.
  • The university cited a policy prohibiting 'expressive activities' indoors as the basis for the misconduct charges.
  • The ACLU of Florida filed a lawsuit arguing the university's policy and the subsequent punishments violate the First Amendment.
  • Plaintiffs are asking a judge to block FIU from enforcing the indoor expressive activities policy while the lawsuit proceeds.
  • A judicial decision on the request to block the policy is expected in the coming days.
  • Fall semester classes at FIU are scheduled to begin on Monday.

Who's Mentioned

personNicholas Warren“Attorney for the ACLU of Florida.”organizationACLU of Florida“Legal organization representing the students in the lawsuit.”personAndrew Caro“A student plaintiff in the lawsuit.”organizationFlorida International University“The university being sued for its disciplinary actions against students.”