Babson College: FIRECharged With Harassment Over Pro-Trump Expression
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Babson College
Case Overview
FIRE Victory closed
On the day after the 2016 presidential election, two Babson College students drove around Wellesley College鈥檚 campus waving a 鈥淭rump鈥 flag and shouting slogans associated with Donald Trump鈥檚 campaign. Both were charged with harassment and disorderly conduct under Babson鈥檚 student conduct rules, which promise to uphold students鈥 freedom of speech. Following a hearing, Babson found the students not responsible for harassment or disorderly conduct.