California State University and the University of California are revamping protest rules and banning encampments, barriers and, under certain circumstances, the wearing of face masks.

They join a wave of other colleges across the country that have revisited rules about how and where people can demonstrate on their campuses in the wake of pro-Palestinian protests last spring.

The changes have sparked criticism and protest from many students and faculty, who say some of the new restrictions could limit free speech rights.

Guest: Amy DiPierro, Reporter, EdSource

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