Clovis Community College refused to act when leftists repeatedly tore down YAF posters. Administrators interfered with a Ben Shapiro poster display stating that, while YAFers had followed the rules, rules are “subject to change.” The school then denied the activists’ right to put up pro-life posters, initiating a “random” review and relegating YAF to the so-called “free speech zone.” YAF advised Student throughout and obtained key information through records requests.
Date Commenced: March 2022
Status: Lawsuit filed August 11, 2022 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. In July 2023, YAF scored a major victory in the federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld the preliminary injunction against the school; this ruling prevents administrators from enforcing discriminatory flyering policy during the lawsuit. Awaiting Court’s scheduling order and expect additional preliminary motions.
Complaint: Flores v Bennett
News Story: YAF Chapter Sues California College Administrators for Free Speech Violations
Video: Dr. Phil Talks CENSORSHIP of Conservatives with YAF Member
