VICII: Public Forum: The Case of UVM vs Suspended Pro-Palestinian Students - Is Free Speech On Trial?
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From VICII:
This fall, the University of Vermont continues its suspension of the student group Students for Justice in Palestine, which began during the spring protests against the Israel/Gaza War. Attorney John Franco, Esq., has filed a lawsuit arguing that this suspension violates the US Constitutional guarantees of free speech and is calling for the university to reinstate the group and reaffirm its commitment to free expression.
Join the Vermont Institute of Community and International Involvement for a critical discussion of this case.
John Franco, Esq. will lead the discussion, joined by Constitutional lawyer and Vermont Law School Professor Jared Carter, as well as Community Lawyer Sandy Baird, Esq. Together, they will examine the legal and constitutional implications of the case and what it means for free speech on university campuses.
All are welcome. Don't miss this important conversation about constitutional rights and student activism!
For more information about VICII please visit: www.VICII.org/events
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