Timothy Zick on Public Protests and the Law

Timothy Zick, John Marshall Professor of Government and Citizenship at William & Mary Law School, dives deep into the law of public protests. He discusses the significance of physical locations for protests and the concept of 'managed dissent,' which highlights legal complexities around civil disobedience. Zick emphasizes the crucial role of campus protests in fostering democratic engagement and the necessity for universities to protect student activism. He also addresses police practices impacting civil liberties amidst rising tensions during protests.