Dr. Barry Mehler is taking legal action against Ferris State University after he was suspended when his class introduction video went viral.

Ferris did not meet the demand by Mehler’s attorney, Matthew Hoffer, to reinstate Mehler by Wednesday at 1 pm. Now, Mehler and Hoffer are taking legal action for what they believe is a violation of Mehler’s First Amendment rights, specifically his academic freedom.

“It’s a pretty well accepted concept that speech does not become unprotected speech when you use some curse words,” Hoffer said.

Hoffer confirmed that they will be going to court over the matter and he hopes that the court will quickly move to reinstate Mehler to his position.