Shilpa Jindia, a writer and attorney with a background in law, media, and human rights, will discuss how the controversy about protests of the Gaza war on university campuses in the United States obscures a larger war on academic freedom and freedom of speech. She believes that student politics and protest are a proud tradition on university campuses in America, dating back to the 1960s, and are a vital part of social movements fighting for justice and equality.
She will also discuss how the definition of antisemitism has been weaponized to support the unlawful detention of foreign students under the current Trump administration.
Jindia has a law degree from the City University of New York and a master’s degree in human rights from the London School of Economics and Politics. She has written for print and online publications including “The Intercept,” “The Baffier,” “Slate,” and “Mother Jones.”
Moderator: Bill Fonda
