A new report from FIRE documents long-term professional harms for scholars who face public sanctioning over speech, noting mental‑health impacts, damaged workplace relationships and in some cases job loss. The analysis found limited institutional support for targeted academics and highlighted challenges administrators face balancing safety and expression. On campuses, political groups’ on‑site controversies continue: Hampton University escorted a conservative student group from homecoming after organizers failed to meet vendor protocols. Administrators stressed safety and event rules; the group claimed political silencing. Together the report and campus incidents underscore persistent tensions over protest, invited speakers and event logistics that campus leaders must manage amid heightened national scrutiny.