They focused on First Amendment rights and freedom of speech. They also discussed when it is appropriate for police to intervene at a public event.

"I think our committee is working hard to understand things so I think we're off to a good start," said Committee Chair Kim Tanzer.

The committee is meeting again next Tuesday where they plan to discuss Fourth Amendment rights.

For more information about the committee and its meetings, visit this website: http://www.president.ufl.edu/committees/civil/

Anne Imanuel, WCJB TV20 News