University of Idaho Faculty Warned to Remain Neutral on Abortion
- Staff face possible criminal charges under state’s strict laws
- Employees told to stop offering standard birth control
Central campus at the University of Idaho.
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The University of Idaho is warning faculty and staff to avoid any speech that could be interpreted as promoting abortion or they risk possible criminal charges under the state’s strict laws against the procedure.
In a Sept. 23 memo to staff, general counsel Jim Craig also said the public university should stop offering “standard birth control,” noting that condoms can be distributed only to prevent sexually transmitted disease. A spokeswoman for the university confirmed the letter, which was seen by Bloomberg News.