SECURITY Signal 51
Journal publishes article arguing forced unanimity policies violate First Amendment
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The Journal of Free Speech Law publishes an article examining forced unanimity policies and their First Amendment implications.
The article highlights that 'one board' or 'one voice' policies are commonplace at school boards, college trustee boards, and other government policymaking bodies across the United States. It argues that such rules lack First Amendment support and impair the public's right to receive information from elected officials.
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The article describes 'one board' policies that forbid government body members from expressing dissent after a vote.
It cites examples from Flint, Michigan school districts and Michigan State University trustees enforcing such restrictions.
The piece concludes these policies are unconstitutional and harm democratic accountability.
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