Laws Related to Free Speech

North Carolina Laws

• NCGS Chapter 116, Article 36, Campus Free Speech
• NCGS Chapter 126, Article 5, Political Activities of Employees
  • Prohibiting compelled speech (§ 126‑14.5) and ensuring dignity and nondiscrimination in State government workplaces (§ 126‑14.6)
• North Carolina State Constitution, Article I, Sections 12, 14
• Related NC Laws:
  • NCGS 14-3, Punishment of misdemeanors, infamous offenses, offenses committed in secrecy and malice, or with deceit and intent to defraud, or with ethnic animosity 
  • NCGS 14-277.1, Communicating threats
  • NCGS 14-288.2, Riot; inciting to riot; punishments
  • NCGS 14-288.4, Disorderly conduct
  • NCGS 14-288.5, Failure to disperse when commanded
  • NCGS 14-401.14, Ethnic intimidation; teaching any technique to be used for ethnic intimidation
  • NCGS 116-212, Campus of state-supported institution of higher education subject to curfew
  • NCGS 143-318.17, Disruptions of official meetings

Federal Law

• First Amendment to the United States Constitution
• Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, 600 U.S. 181 (2023)