In a decision that is sure to be controversial, a divided panel of the 7th Circuit yesterday invalidated a University of Wisconsin policy that prohibited student fees from funding religious worship, proselytizing and other acts that might constitute "the practice of religion."
Previously, the Supreme Court has ruled that University funding may not withhold funds from groups expressing a religious viewpoint, but from initial reports this ruling would seem to take that principle further, covering over any distinction between speech with a religious viewpoint and religious worship itself.
I'm reading the decision (pdf) now – more to come, so check back. The AP has a brief report. The Chronicle of Higher Education has more here.
