Legal battle over security fees for conservative speaker Riley Gaines at University of New Mexico
The Southeastern Legal Foundation filed a federal lawsuit against the University of New Mexico for charging over $5,000 in security fees for hosting Riley Gaines as a speaker. Gaines advocates for the protection of women's opportunities in sports and has faced backlash at speaking events.
Key Points
- University of New Mexico sued over security fees for conservative speaker Riley Gaines
- First Amendment violations alleged in charging security fees based on potential reaction to speech
- Gaines has faced criticism and protests at speaking events
Pros
- Advocates for protection of women's opportunities in sports
Cons
- Facing backlash and security fees for speaking events