Re: Email & 1st Amendment

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On 10/08/02, Greg Bocchino wrote:
> I am a doctoral student enrolled in a Higher Ed. Law
> course. I am seeking information/feedback/suggestions
> regarding a case that involves 4 college students at a
> public university emailing a misogynistic list of "Reasons
> Why Women Should Not Have Freedom of Speech" to students on
> their campus. The email contains a list of 75 reasons, some
> of which are obscene, vulgar, indecent, etc.
>
> Anyone know of similar cases I could explore? Legally what
> are the implications? Does the First Amendment apply?
> Any information would be greatly appreciated

You need to check the university policy on use of computers.
Was it on one of their computers? Was it sent using campus e-
mail addresses? Was it on campus phone lines? E-mails are not
considered private as they are broadcast on public lines. The
e-mails you describe sound like they could be considered
sexual harassment. Query a search for e-mails and harassment.
I don't think you will like what you find.

Re: Email & 1st Amendment, 10/08/02, by Sarah.

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