"Judge Dismisses Pro-Palestinian Groups' Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis"

A federal judge dismissed two lawsuits brought by pro-Palestinian student groups against the DeSantis administration, ruling that the threatened deactivation of the groups remains speculative as no actions have been taken against them. The lawsuits contended that the state's deactivation order unconstitutionally penalizes them in violation of free speech and viewpoint discrimination laws. The judge's decision marks a legal win for DeSantis and the state university system, but the possibility of another court battle looms if the schools ultimately dole out discipline.