“The AAUP and its chapters defend the right to free speech and peaceful protest on university campuses, condemn the militarized response by institutional leaders to these activities, and vehemently oppose the politically motivated assault on higher education… The way forward is through education and dialogue, not through zip-ties and fear-mongering.”

Full statement from the AAUP and list of chapter signatories, including the WCAAUP chapter:

In Defense of the Right to Free Speech and Peaceful Protest on University Campuses