Parrhesia Presents

Dima Khalidi on the Palestinian Exception to Free Speech

Dima Khalidi is the founder and director of Palestine Legal, a Chicago-based organization dedicated to providing legal support and advice on free speech for students, academics, and activists in the United States involved in Palestinian issues. She discussed limitations on pro-Palestinian speech by universities and other entities, and explored what is at stake for academic freedom and campus discourse in the wake of October 7, 2023.