LSU reinstates law professor suspended for political comments

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: November 6, 2026

Words: 751

Last Updated: 3 days, 2 hours ago

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LSU has reinstated a law professor that it removed from the classroom for making political comments critical of Gov. Jeff Landry in early 2025.

Ken Levy, a tenured professor of criminal law, will make his return to the classroom in the spring semester, two years after he was suspended from teaching.

In an interview, Levy said he is excited to return to LSU, but said his treatment by the university …

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