Public Statements
Press Releases
AFA Sends Letter to Penn on Amy Wax Case
Letter states that Wax should face no formal consequences for controversial comments
AFA Sends Letter to LSU Defending Prof. Robert Mann
Louisiana AG called on Prof. Mann to be disciplined for tweeting criticisms
AFA Case Updates
The Academic Freedom Alliance (AFA) today issued the following updates on three cases in which it is involved.
AFA Sends Letter to University of Rochester on Professor’s Use of N-Word
Letter defends Professor David Bleich, who was suspended for using the word in class
AFA Sends Two Letters Regarding Academic Freedom Cases
Letters address controversies at the University of Michigan and Indiana University
Public Letters
Letter to the University of Pennsylvania regarding Amy Wax
January 18, 2022
Letter to LSU Regarding Robert Mann
December 9, 2021
AFA Letter to University of Illinois regarding Jason Kilborn
December 1, 2021
AFA Letter to Old Dominion University regarding Allyn Walker
December 1, 2021
Letter to University of Rochester Regarding David Bleich
November 30, 2021
Follow up letter to the University of Michigan
November 16, 2021
Letter to Indiana University on Open Records Requests
November 16, 2021
Second Letter to University of Florida
November 2, 2021
Letter to University of Florida on Professors' Rights to Serve as Witnesses
November 1, 2021
Letter to Truckee Meadows Community College on Prof. Lars Jensen
October 22, 2021
Letter to University of Michigan on Prof. Bright Sheng
October 18, 2021
Second letter to MIT on Abbot disinvitation
October 18, 2021
First letter to MIT on Abbot disinvitation
October 4, 2021
Letter to Air Force Academy on Prof. Lynne Chandler Garcia
July 13, 2021
Letter to University of San Diego on Prof. Tom Smith
March 22, 2021
Guidance Statements
Guidance Statement on Mandatory Statements
November 5, 2021
Learn More About the Academic Freedom Alliance
Individuals at academic institutions should not fear suppression or retaliation for teaching, writing, or speaking. We encourage you to join the movement in supporting the flourishing of intellectual life and the pursuit of knowledge and truth at institutions of higher learning.