Christian Legal Society Chapter of the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Aka Hastings Christian…

Summary

The Court held that Hastings College of the Law’s all-comers policy, which requires registered student organizations to accept all students regardless of status or beliefs, does not violate the First Amendment. The policy was deemed a reasonable and viewpoint-neutral condition on access to a limited public forum. Justice Alito dissented, arguing the policy was pretextual and disproportionately burdened unpopular groups. Justice Stevens and Justice Kennedy concurred, supporting the result and addressing the dissent’s concerns.