OU SAE to sue University of Oklahoma and the University President

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35. But the first amendment protects "hate speech"

Which is why Westboro Baptist won its case at the Supreme Court.

Incitement isn't protected speech, but under the applicable supreme court precendents, no incitement occurred.

But as others have pointed out, the chapter doesn't have a leg to stand on in terms of losing its recognition by the University since a precondition is that the chapter be recognized by the national organization and the national organization no longer recognizes the chapter.

As for the expelled students, its not clear from the story whether they are planning on suing too. While they actually may have a stronger claim (under the student code of conduct it wuold appear that they are entitled to notice and a hearing before being expelled), I think the University would be on pretty solid ground in arguing that the students' continued presence on campus would be disruptive.