We continue to stand behind the IDS, and we'll help them hold IU to its promises. These are courageous student journalists who refused to capitulate in the face of a bulldozing authority, and the risk to their essential work couldn't appear higher. splc.org/iu/

Reingold is right that the IDS is not profitable. That's an indictment of IU leadership — who have delayed or blocked efforts to address it — not the students who are now under threat. It's also a distraction. How many other programs must completely fund themselves while making such an impact?

Major unanswered questions:
▶️ When will IDS editors get their seat at the table?
➡️ When will the chancellor and provost meet with them?
➡️ Will IU let the IDS use its own money?
➡️ Will IU listen to the recommendations of the task force they're creating?

This is a first, positive step toward addressing the significant damage officials have done to IU's reputation as a home for independent student journalism. But IDS editors are right: We need to see much more to trust that they're ready to "reset and reaffirm what unites us," as the chancellor said.

Follow along with further developments with our IU Censorship Tracker: splc.org/iu

While task forces are often used as delay tactics, the student media community will not move on. SPLC will continue to monitor the situation and has launched an IU Censorship Tracker to provide regular updates as this process unfolds. Follow along at splc.org/iu/