Florida International University is penalizing seven students for a silent indoor protest in March, where they stood during a campus event wearing shirts reading “ICE OFF FIU.” The policy FIU cited bars “expressive activities” indoors, and the students have been ordered to record videos explaining what they allegedly violated. Students’ counsel told WLRN the requirement may amount to compelled speech because recording videos could force them to express views they disagree with. FIU defended its approach by saying rules against indoor demonstrations apply regardless of viewpoint and are intended to keep classes, research, and academic spaces functioning. The dispute elevates risk for campus leaders: even viewpoint-neutral protest restrictions can trigger constitutional scrutiny when punishment tactics are seen as forcing students to endorse content.