Firewall for Freedom: Campus Resolution Toolkit
As federal funding pressure on colleges and universities has grown, some institutions have restricted protest, canceled events, and ended programs. This toolkit gives students a structured way to ask their own institutions where they stand.
About the resource
Amnesty International USA and the American Civil Liberties Union jointly produced this toolkit. It guides students through drafting, campaigning for, and passing a “Firewall Resolution,” which calls on a campus administration to defend students’ rights and decline to voluntarily cooperate with federal efforts that restrict speech, academic freedom, or inclusive learning environments.
The updated edition, a downloadable PDF, adds guidance on what to do after a resolution passes, creative tactics for building momentum, and 50 alternative actions for campuses where passing a resolution is not possible. Students can also sign up for support from both organizations.
From: Amnesty International USA and the ACLU
For: Students, student governments, and campus organizations
Format: Downloadable PDF toolkit and sign-up form
Scope: U.S. colleges and universities
Where to start
- Download the toolkit and read the background section.
- Review the 50 alternative actions if a resolution is not feasible on your campus.
- Use the sign-up form to request support from Amnesty International USA and the ACLU.
The project develops strategies work for academic communities under pressure. The toolkit offers one model built around campus governance.