Commentary: The Law and Culture of Academic Freedom

John O. McGinnis September 26, 2024 1 min read

John O. McGinnis
Law and Liberty

Excerpt: The past year has exposed deep-rooted problems on American college campuses, revealing just how political pressure distorts academic ideals. After Hamas’s brutal massacre of civilians and Israel’s forceful response, waves of pro-Palestine protests erupted, soon transforming into encampments that in some cases menaced Jewish students.

As we seek to understand the correct application of these principles to campus life, we are fortunate that David Rabban has just written Academic Freedom: From Professional Norm to Free Speech. It is the most thoughtful legal discussion of academic freedom ever published.

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