(This story was updated with new information.)

Indiana University will lift its blanket suspension that barred fraternities from hosting parties and other activities after a string of hazing incidents on the Bloomington campus.

All fraternities in good standing were notified they could resume activities on Dec. 1 when they return from Thanksgiving break, spokesperson Mark Bode told IndyStar. Fraternities under investigation are still subject to restrictions.

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, a prominent First Amendment organization, argued the university's ban constitutes a "guilt-by-association punishment" that violates students' First Amendment rights without a meaningful safety tradeoff. Its letter was sent after the university notified fraternities Nov. 20 that

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