The AAUP is mobilizing faculty and union members to defend academic freedom and resist right-wing authoritarian policies. With a one-day action planned for April 17, 2025, the organization is building solidarity among educators to counter legislative and administrative measures undermining union rights and public education.

The American Association of University Professors joined other academic and civil rights organizations in criticizing Ohio's Senate Bill 1, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion programs as well as rescinds key protections for faculty, arguing that the legislation promotes state-sponsored censorship and undermines academic freedom and collective bargaining rights.

In response to the Trump administration’s heavy-handed crackdown on campus protests and free speech at Columbia University, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) filed a lawsuit against several federal agencies. The move criticizes the administration's and Columbia's concessions, affirming the AAUP's commitment to protecting academic freedom and resisting authoritarian practices.

The American Association of University Professors, in a joint effort with the American Federation of Teachers, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration alleging an unconstitutional and coercive interference in the academic autonomy of Columbia University. The suit challenges federal funding demands that the administration forced upon the university, marking a strong stance in defense of academic freedom and ethical governance in higher education.

The American Association of University Professors, alongside other faculty unions, initiated legal action against the Trump administration for abruptly canceling $400 million in federal funding, an act viewed as an authoritarian tactic to undermine academic independence and critical research at Columbia University.

The American Association of University Professors, together with the American Federation of Teachers, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, contesting federal actions that undermine academic freedom and free speech in higher education.

On March 14, 2025, the AAUP issued a powerful statement condemning Columbia University's harsh disciplinary actions against students and union representatives. The statement decries the capitulation to authoritarian pressures that undermine academic freedom and labor rights in higher education.

A New York University chapter of the American Association of University Professors publicized a post urging complaints against foreign students and faculty supporting Hamas, contributing to efforts that could lead to their deportation and undermining academic freedom.

The AAUP reversed its nearly 20-year-old stance against academic boycotts, allowing such actions as legitimate tactical responses to protect academic freedom and fundamental rights amid a politically charged environment influenced by global conflicts. This move signals a willingness to adapt policy in response to contexts that many view as undermining the free exchange of ideas.

The AAUP released a statement condemning political interference in higher education by state legislators that seek to restrict academic freedom and impose ideological constraints. The statement outlines measures for faculty and academic bodies to combat these authoritarian policies and safeguard the democratic purposes of higher education.