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Join us for this discussion on protecting students’ First Amendment rights

Join is for this discussion at 6 p.m. May 21 at the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights.
Join is for this discussion at 6 p.m. May 21 at the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights. Idaho Statesman staff

Join us for a discussion by Idaho students about First Amendment rights on campuses across the state.

This is the second panel discussion we’ve presented featuring an engaged and politically active group of high school and college students.

Many of these young Idahoans say they fear their freedom of expression is in danger as the Trump administration cracks down on university diversity, equity and inclusion programs in hiring, admission and student culture, and the movement to ban or restrict access to books and other materials in libraries.

Be part of this free event hosted by the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights and the Idaho Statesman, moderated by Rep. Monica Church, District 19, who is also a teacher.

Register in advance to reserve your seat and ask your questions in advance.

Join us

What: Protecting students’ First Amendment rights

When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 21

Where: Wassmuth Center for Human Rights, 777 S. 8th St., Boise

Register here for free

Monica Church is a Democrat running for the Idaho House of Representatives in Boise’s District 19, position A. The granddaughter of both Frank Church and Cecil Andrus, she comes from Idaho political royalty.
Monica Church is a Democrat running for the Idaho House of Representatives in Boise’s District 19, position A. The granddaughter of both Frank Church and Cecil Andrus, she comes from Idaho political royalty. Photo courtesy of Monica Church


Rep. Monica Church, District 19

This story was originally published May 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM.

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