FIRE is very pleased to report that the University of North Texas (UNT) has revised its "Free Speech and Public Assembly Policy," which previously provided for only six "free speech areas" on campus where students could "engage in constitutionally protected speech and expression at the University of North Texas." The policy further required students and student groups intending to use the free speech zones to request approval from the Dean of Students and to make reservations "at least two working days in advance." The new policy, which will reportedly go into effect this week, eliminates UNT's free speech zones. The policy change comes after pressure from FIRE and students on campus, including the UNT Free Speech Coalition.

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