Academys

West Point Professor Launches Landmark Lawsuit, Defending Free Speech Rights Against Academy’s New Policy

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West Point, New York – The U.S. Military Academy is facing a federal lawsuit from one of its longest-serving law professors, Tim Bakken, who claims the institution’s new policy infringes on his First Amendment rights. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, alleges that a recently implemented rule requires faculty members to seek prior approval before speaking publicly or publishing academic papers in their official roles. Bakken, who is representing over 100 civilian faculty members in a class-action suit, argues that the February 13, 2025, rule is designed to suppress speech that … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Naval Academy’s Use of Race in Admissions Process

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In a landmark decision, a federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, may continue to consider race as one of several factors in its admissions process. This decision reaffirms the Academy’s stance on maintaining a diverse student body, an initiative which officials claim enhances the educational experience and prepares future leaders for the diverse environments they will command. The judge stated that the use of race in admissions decisions at the Naval Academy is in alignment with Supreme Court precedents, which have historically permitted race-conscious admissions policies, provided they are … Read more