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Alberta law professor reinstated after leave over Kirk comments

Florence Ashley has confirmed that he is the law professor the University of Alberta placed on leave. Ashley, who has since been reinstated, previously drew criticism for social media posts.

Isaac Lamoureux, True North
Sep 30, 2025
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Florence Ashley has confirmed that he is the law professor the University of Alberta placed on leave. Ashley, who has since been reinstated, previously drew criticism for social media posts.

In one post related to an Ezra Klein opinion piece titled “Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way,” Ashley wrote, “You do not, i…

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