Louisiana Court Blocks LSU Professor's Classroom Return

Ken Levy, a suspended law professor at LSU, has been blocked from returning to the classroom after the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal issued a stay on a district court's order that had mandated his reinstatement. Levy was suspended for making controversial remarks about Governor Jeff Landry and former President Donald Trump during a class, which he claims were intended as jokes. The appeals court's ruling comes after LSU sought to prevent Levy's return, reinforcing the notion that ongoing legal proceedings will dictate his status. While Levy's attorney argues that his First Amendment and due process rights were violated, the Attorney General praised the appellate decision as a necessary step in the legal process. A new interim order has been issued, requiring parties involved to submit additional legal documents, indicating that the dispute is far from resolved. The situation highlights the complexities of academic freedom and administrative governance in higher education.