A federal judge blocks enforcement of Trump-era restrictions on how faculty at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point may speak to outside groups. The decision comes in a lawsuit alleging the policy violates the First Amendment by restricting civilian professors’ ability to communicate externally without permission. According to the ruling, U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel grants a preliminary injunction, meaning West Point cannot apply the challenged speech curbs while the case proceeds. The judge concludes the policy is likely unconstitutional as applied to civilian faculty speech rights. One of the plaintiffs is a longtime law professor who argues the restrictions amount to improper censorship. The court also addresses arguments related to military considerations, finding that even with deference typically afforded in military matters, the stated justification for the limits does not overcome the concerns about free speech infringement. The injunction is limited to the specific policy at issue and does not decide the final outcome, but it prevents the restrictions from being enforced during the ongoing legal challenge.