In the absence of all the details: Assume that there is no contractual employment constraint that professors have signed that would support the University's reasoning. If indeed the University is an extension of the state of Florida, let us assume that criminal prosecution is off the table and that professors face some form of University administrative penalty (in all likeliness being fired, demotion, or similar pressure). Let the professors perform outside paid work wasn’t denying them theirįirst Amendment rights or academic freedom. In its statement, the University of Florida said the decision not to
The university to McDonald that was filed with the court documents. Interests," according to an email from an assistant vice president at Is a state actor, litigation against the state is adverse to UF’s When it determines the activities are adverse to its interests. “UF will deny its employees’ requests to engage in outside activities The University of Florida is a State College (not a private college) and has indicated the University is a "state actor": Context: ABC news has published: University of Florida Prohibits Professors from Testifying