A year after a disruption, U. Buffalo shares few details on how it protects free speech

While University at Buffalo officials promised to protect free speech in the wake of a disruption of Congressman Allen West’s event, nearly a year later, it is not clear what has changed.

At an event hosted by the University at Buffalo’s Young Americans for Freedom chapter last spring, conservative speaker Allen West, who is black, had to be escorted off campus by police after Black Lives Matter activists hijacked his speech. Video appeared to show a student leader being chased through campus, although county law enforcement recently announced there would be no charges against the leftist activists.

“Policies and guidelines were strengthened for on-campus student-organized events to create greater oversight of students’ logistical planning for events,” university Vice President of Communications John Della Contrada told The College Fix via email on March 17. “[This includes] identifying appropriate venue space, formalizing ticketing procedures, and managing attendance.”