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Arkansas Pulls Law School Dean's Employment Offer After She Backed Trans Athletes In Women's Sports

The University of Arkansas withdrew the employment offer to Emily Suski after backlash from state lawmakers over her views on trans athletes.
Suski said the decision was influenced by external individuals, not her qualifications.
Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders's office praised the university's decision.
Civil liberties groups warned the move could chill free speech on campus.
The decision followed pressure over a law school leadership appointment tied to transgender policy debates.
Suski noted that her advocacy related to transgender athletes prompted the withdrawal.
The university cited external stakeholder feedback as the reason for replacing the hire.
The case touched on Supreme Court debates about transgender athletes in women’s sports.
The incident drew criticism from the ACLU of Arkansas and FIRE.
The move sparked debate about leadership, education policy, and state funding.

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