We the People The NCC’s 2024 National First Amendment Summit
Oct 24, 2024
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Kenji Yoshino
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Jonathan Turley
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Nadine Strossen
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Keith Whittington
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Alex Morey
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Mary Anne Franks
In an engaging discussion, Mary Anne Franks, a George Washington University Law professor, and Alex Morey from FIRE tackle the complexities of free speech on campus, especially amid heated political debates. Keith Whittington, also from Yale, critiques the challenges faculty face regarding expression. Nadine Strossen and Jonathan Turley delve into the legal landscape of free speech, while Kenji Yoshino from NYU highlights the role of social media in moderating discourse. Together, they explore the balance between protecting free speech and addressing harmful narratives.
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First Amendment Limits on Hate Speech
- The First Amendment protects most anti-Semitic hate speech, unless it incites imminent violence or qualifies as targeted harassment.
- Universities must tread carefully in policing speech to avoid suppressing disturbing political rhetoric in public fora.
Defend All Protected Speech
- Universities should protect all legally protected speech regardless of political viewpoint.
- Clear leadership is needed to uphold free expression especially on controversial topics like Israeli-Palestinian debates.
Fearless Speech vs. First Amendment
- Traditional First Amendment protections often safeguard supremacist speech rather than marginalized voices.
- Fearless speech means courageous, critical expression especially by those challenging power.