Opinion | Only the First Amendment Can Protect Students, Campuses and Speech
Briefly

At numerous American universities, protests sparked by the Middle East conflict ignited debates about freedom of speech, highlighting institutions' struggles to appropriately respond to campus activism.
The University of Pennsylvania canceled a screening critical of Israel, while Brandeis barred a pro-Palestinian group, emphasizing the contentious intersection of speech and political expression on campus.
Columbia's police arrested over 100 students to disperse a pro-Palestinian encampment, showcasing the lengths universities have gone to address potential disruptions and restore order amid rising tensions.
Amidst these controversies, the First Amendment provides a foundation for a renewed consensus on free speech, calling for understanding of its scope within higher education.
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