The Seventh Circuit recently declined to conduct an en banc review concerning a controversial case involving a Chicago law professor. The case rose to prominence after the professor faced disciplinary action due to the inclusion of a redacted racist slur on an exam. A panel initially decided to revive the professor’s retaliation suit, leading to the university’s appeal for a full court review.
One of the judges criticized the university, highlighting its oversight in referencing its rights to academic freedom in the appeal. The judge noted that the absence of such arguments rendered the request for an en banc review unwarranted. This decision emphasizes the importance of addressing all pertinent legal arguments, particularly those regarding academic freedom, in appeals involving educational institutions.
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