Q: University went into my room, took my legal herbal supplement, and wants to give me drug possession violation.
My resident director went into my room at a private university (which I believe is permitted), and took away an herbal supplement that I take to ease chronic debilitating back pain, and want to charge me with “drug possession” as policy violation. The herbal supplement I take is legal for human consumption at a federal and state level. They have stolen my property and will defame my character. I would like this policy violation avoided and want to consult a lawyer about what I can do.
A: Just because something is legal doesn't mean that the school can't have a rule that prohibits it on campus. Alcohol is a great example. You have to work within their rules. And hold them to their own rules. But at the end of the day the school has broad discretion.
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