A new federal lawsuit alleges that Indiana State University violated the First Amendment rights of an LGBTQ community center after it revoked its ability to host work-study workers.

The university is engaging in "punishment and retaliation against the Pride Center because of its constitutionally protected speech and association and because of the viewpoint that the Pride Center expresses," the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana said in its filing in the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of Indiana.

The nonprofit Pride Center of Terre Haute , a largely volunteer operation, hosts local Pride events, connects people with resources and provides educational information and workshops. It also serves as an advocate for Vigo County's LGBTQ community.

"Given the fact that the

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