A South Dakota district court judge ordered the University of South Dakota to reinstate tenured professor Michael Hook, who was placed on leave following controversial comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Judge Karen Schreier ruled that Hook spoke as a citizen on a matter of public concern, affirming his free speech rights. The university had accused him of misconduct for his Facebook posts, but the temporary restraining order prevents disciplinary action until a hearing in October. This ruling highlights ongoing tensions around faculty speech and campus governance amid politically charged events.