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CALL SCRIPT: Oppose HB2880

“Hello, my name is (Your Name), and I’m calling to urge Governor Hobbs to veto House Bill 2880.
This bill is a serious overreach that threatens the First Amendment rights of Arizona’s students and educators. House Bill 2880 escalates the criminalization of peaceful protest, especially on college campuses. It would allow law enforcement to dismantle encampments without due process, ban overnight demonstrations, and even force educators to take legal action against their own students.
This isn’t about public safety, it’s about silencing dissent.
There are already troubling reports of students, especially international students, facing visa consequences just for participating in peaceful protests. House Bill 2880 would only deepen this climate of fear, discourage civic engagement, and erode public trust.
Arizona law already empowers universities to manage campus activity in a content-neutral way. This bill is unnecessary, unconstitutional, and dangerous.
I urge the Governor to stand up for free speech, academic freedom, and the rights of all students and educators. Please veto House Bill 2880.
Thank you.”