The American Civil Liberties Union is screaming foul play for the university’s handling of the Kerr Hall occupation. Still, the administration is holding its ground.

As debate over the controversial judicial actions taken by the university against Kerr Hall protestors continues, over 100 faculty members step up on behalf of the students. City on a Hill Press stands with the professors and lecturers who demand review of the Student Code of Conduct and change that would guarantee the constitutional right of due process to university students.

Domestic surveillance without a court-issued warrant was first found illegal by a federal judge almost four years ago, in August 2006.  However, due to a series of appeals and legal technicalities, the legality of the program has remained an issue.  What is new about the case this time is that it was the Obama administration defending it in court.