Christian Fraternity sues UGA

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by gpb1874

Just to clarify those policies that most colleges have...

Just to clarify a little more, the obligation of the universities not to recognize student organizations that discriminate (except, as you noted, for those excpetions provided by federal law, such as with social GLOs) is typically tied to receipt of federal funds, including student loans. Violate the federal laws regarding student orgs and federal funds can be cut off or restricted.

It is also worth remembering that when it comes to private universities and colleges (obviously not an issue with UGa), constitutional protections such as freedom of association are inapplicable, since the Constitution only prohibits the government from infringing on the right to freely associate. Some civil rights law might be applicable, but not constitutional provisions.

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Just to clarify a little more, the obligation of the universities not to recognize student organizations that discriminate (except, as you noted, for those excpetions provided by federal law, such as with social GLOs) is typically tied to receipt of federal funds, including student loans. Violate the federal laws regarding student orgs and federal funds can be cut off or restricted.

It is also worth remembering that when it comes to private universities and colleges (obviously not an issue with UGa), constitutional protections such as freedom of association are inapplicable, since the Constitution only prohibits the government from infringing on the right to freely associate. Some civil rights law might be applicable, but not constitutional provisions.

Not even if they get federal money?? That seems strange.

If BYX is a private group, then they shouldn't be affiliated with the U more than neccersary, but if they are getting things for free from the U then they should have to play by the rules.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

Not even if they get federal money?? That seems strange.

Nope. The Constitution is a grant of authority to the federal government, and the freedoms enumerated in the Bills of Rights are limitations on that authortity. By virtue of the Fourteenth Amendment, many of those limitations are also applicable to the states.

Congress can make receipt of federal money contingent on certain things, such as non-discrimination. But in that case, it's a federal law, not a constitutional provision, that comes into play. If it's in the Constitution, it only applies to the government, not private institutions.

[RU OX Alum]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Nope. The Constitution is a grant of authority to the federal government, and the freedoms enumerated in the Bills of Rights are limitations on that authortity. By virtue of the Fourteenth Amendment, many of those limitations are also applicable to the states.

Congress can make receipt of federal money contingent on certain things, such as non-discrimination. But in that case, it's a federal law, not a constitutional provision, that comes into play. If it's in the Constitution, it only applies to the government, not private institutions.

oh, that is very interesting

[ufkappachiguy]

http://www.seminolechronicle.com/vne.../45a5a48e70bc4

[Elephant Walk]

The BYX here are trying to get themselves into IFC.

[shinerbock]

What is it with people referring to UGA as UG? I mean, i guess I could see the confusion if you're from outside the region...and have never watched a down of college football.