NAWL Podcast

First Amendment on Trial: The Cases Shaping Free Speech Today

Episode Summary

In this week's episode, Kara Lancaster, a member of NAWL’s Immigration Law Affinity Group, sits down with Emerson Sykes, Senior Staff Attorney at the ACLU, to examine the evolving state of free speech on college campuses. From headline-grabbing protests to the pivotal case of Mahmoud Khalil, they explore the questions at the heart of this national conversation. The discussion delves into how cases such as Khalil's and Rumeysa Ozturk’s could reshape First Amendment protections and what it signals for the future of campus free speech. Tune in to learn more about the ACLU’s ongoing efforts to defend free speech and how you can get involved.

Episode Notes

Attorney at the ACLU, to examine the evolving state of free speech on college campuses. From headline-grabbing protests to the pivotal case of Mahmoud Khalil, they explore the questions at the heart of this national conversation. The discussion delves into how cases such as Khalil's and Rumeysa Ozturk’s could reshape First Amendment protections and what it signals for the future of campus free speech. Tune in to learn more about the ACLU’s ongoing efforts to defend free speech and how you can get involved. 

 

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Bio

Kara is a Partner in Ogletree Deakins’ Raleigh, NC office. She practices employment-based immigration, assisting multinational corporations in obtaining nonimmigrant visas and permanent residency for foreign national employees. She has expertise with a wide variety of temporary and permanent visa applications filed with government agencies including the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service, Department of State, and Department of Labor. Kara works closely with HR and Global Mobility teams to provide immigration program management and regularly advises on strategic immigration solutions, compliance matters, and regulatory changes.