Free SpeechIslamophobiaAntisemitismA UC Berkeley law professor confronts a pro-Palestinian student, sparking debate on free speech, Islamophobia, and antisemitism amidst the Gaza conflict.
During a dinner for graduating law students, Law Professor Catherine Fisk attempted to remove a microphone from Palestinian student Malak Afaneh, who was protesting. The incident, captured on video, raised issues of assault and discrimination, leading to a broader discussion on the handling of protests and the tension between free speech and private events at UC Berkeley.