University of Kansas student’s First Amendment lawsuit against former supervisor clears legal hurdle

By: Anna Kaminski

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 610

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — A federal judge tossed out most of the claims from a former University of Kansas student employee who was fired after he spoke out against changes to the campus’ LGBTQ+ residence hall.

But one claim survived, leaving room for Anthony Alvarez to argue that his supervisor retaliated against him.

Alvarez, who is transgender, spoke to news outlets following changes to the gender-inclusive dorm where he worked and lived, and he told Kansas …

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