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News groups sue Penn State board over speech restrictions for trustees

Three news organizations have filed a federal lawsuit saying Penn State trustees’ bylaws unlawfully limit trustees’ speech.

Published May 28, 2026, 12:22 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Spotlight PA, the Centre Daily Times and StateCollege.com filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees. The news organizations argue the trustees’ bylaws violate the First Amendment by restricting trustees’ speech.