May 27, 2026
A New York federal court has blocked West Point from requiring civilian faculty to get permission before using their school affiliation in external engagements involving their area of expertise, finding a civilian professor will likely prevail in his First Amendment challenge.
September 23, 2025
The longest-serving law professor at West Point has accused the school of violating the free speech rights of its civilian instructors with a new policy that requires professors to obtain permission before participating in or publishing papers tied to their position at the school.