Stanford Law School's Associate Dean For Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Resigns After Controversial Clash With Federal Judge

The announcement was made by Professor Jenny S. Martinez, the Dean of Stanford Law School. The incident in question occurred on March 9, when Steinbach addressed a crowd of angry students who were shouting down U.S. Circuit Judge Kyle Duncan during an event organized by the Federalist Society.

In her announcement, Dean Martinez expressed the hope that the Stanford Law School community can move forward from the divisions caused by the incident involving Steinbach. The incident gained widespread attention after audio and video footage went viral on social media, showing students interrupting and insulting Judge Duncan for his conservative views.

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Despite attempting to speak, Judge Duncan was ultimately forced to leave without delivering his prepared remarks. However, he did take the opportunity to criticize the students for their behavior, describing it as infantile and rude.

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During the chaos, Steinbach took the stage and expressed her discomfort with the situation, questioning whether giving Judge Duncan a platform for free speech was worth the harm caused by his rulings. Her remarks went viral and she became a lightning rod for criticism of campus wokeness and the suppression of free speech.

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Following the incident, Steinbach was placed on a leave of absence, and Dean Martinez announced that both administrators and students would be required to undergo free speech training. The announcement of Steinbach's resignation is seen as a step towards addressing the issue of free speech on campus.

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Alex Morey, the Director of Campus Rights Advocacy at FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education), expressed hope that Stanford would continue to prioritize free speech. He stated, "We're hopeful that after some administrative house cleaning over the last 48 hours, today represents a promising new day for higher ed best practices at Stanford."

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In her announcement, Dean Martinez acknowledged that Steinbach's handling of the situation was not in the best interest of free speech and recognized the need for growth and learning. She stated, "Although Associate Dean Steinbach intended to de-escalate the tense situation when she spoke at the March 9 event, she recognizes that the impact of her statements was not as she hoped or intended." The dean also acknowledged that there were areas where both Steinbach and Stanford could have done better in addressing the challenging situation, including better preparation for protests and ensuring that university protocols are understood.

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Tim Rosenberger, the chapter president of the Federalist Society at Stanford Law, believed that the incident highlighted a broader problem with speech and culture on college campuses. He stated, "There definitely is a problem with speech and with the culture, I don't think it's unique to Stanford. I think it's true of the other schools, too, but there's work to be done."

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The behavior of the students involved in the incident appeared to be in clear violation of Stanford's free speech policy, which prohibits disrupting the effective carrying out of university functions or approved activities. The school's spokesperson declined to comment further on the matter.

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Steinbach's resignation marks a significant development in the ongoing debate surrounding free speech on college campuses. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by universities in balancing the principles of free expression with the need to maintain a respectful and inclusive environment.