Florida International University penalized seven students for a silent indoor protest in March where they wore shirts reading “ICE OFF FIU” during a campus event. The university required students to record videos describing the policies the protest allegedly violated. FIU’s policy, as described to local public media, bans “expressive activities” indoors, while allowing protests in outdoor areas. The FIU spokesperson argued the rule applies regardless of viewpoint to prevent disruption in classrooms, labs, offices, and residence halls. An attorney for the students said the punishment forces students to deliver messages they may disagree with and could violate the First Amendment’s prohibition on compelled speech. The students also questioned whether FIU enforces indoor expressive-activity rules consistently. For public universities, the case highlights how protest restrictions and compliance mechanisms—such as mandatory statements—can quickly escalate into constitutional disputes.