“Four in ten (40%) agree that offensive speech should be subject to criminal prosecution, while 52% disagree. Agreement is up seven points from last year and is the highest in the three years this question has been asked,”

Buckley Institute · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20

A recent Buckley Institute survey found that 40% of college students agree offensive speech should be subject to criminal prosecution, the highest level in three years.