Matt Barter

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“It would be stifling to free expression and peaceful protests if students were expected to only demonstrate at events where their actions would not detract in any way from the purpose of the event. The whole purpose of a student protest or demonstration is to direct attention to the student cause”

“Stifling to Free Expression”: Justice McGrath Rejects Memorial University’s Position on Student Protest

Memorial University: A protest cannot convey information, a message, or take attention away from an event.  Associate Chief Justice McGrath: “It would be stifling to free expression and peacef…

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“The information before the Student Code of Conduct Officer [Jennifer Browne] and the evidence as to the circumstances surrounding the Event do not suggest the Student posed a potential risk of harm to any person.” Associate Chief Justice Rosalie McGrath

Memorial University Used a False Safety Narrative in an Attempt to Silence a Student: Serious Wrongdoing by University Officials

On December 3, 2021, Memorial University’s administration took the extraordinary and draconian measure of banning me from campus following my silent protest against then-president Vianne Timmons. T…

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