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Professors sue Texas A&M System over limits on teaching race, gender
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune , as published by San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the lawsuit and the university system's policy are available from the San Antonio Current.
A lawsuit has been filed against the Texas A&M University System by four professors and a national faculty group. They are seeking to block restrictions on teaching certain topics, including race, gender, and sexuality. The university system has implemented a policy that prohibits professors from advocating for specific ideologies related to these topics.
As a result, some courses have been canceled. The plaintiffs are asking a federal judge to intervene and reinstate the canceled courses. Further details about the lawsuit and the university system's policy are available from the San Antonio Current.
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Category: schools Published: August 4, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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