⁦Nearly 300 ⁦Yale University⁩ faculty ask the administration to drop all charges against peaceful student protesters, take no disciplinary action against those arrested, and respect the core values and fundamental rights of assembly and free expression. docs.google.com/document/d/13G…

As many have said, the crackdowns threaten academic freedom and freedom of speech. But that doesn't fully capture what is happening and what's at stake.

The crackdowns are likely *discriminating* due to viewpoint—and perhaps on the basis of race, ethnicity, or religion. 1/

So impressed by the dignity that Nader R Hasan brings to Canada’s needed discourse on law, justice, and police accountability to the public. youtu.be/bus2KJM3rJw?si…

Here and elsewhere several people have responded to my social media posts decrying the keffiyeh ban in the Ontario Legislature by criticizing the keffiyeh as a symbol of hate, oppression, violence and antisemitism. I share my thoughts in response here. alexneve.ca/blog/keffiyehb…

Mr. Netanyahu, antisemitism is a vile and disgusting form of bigotry that has done unspeakable harm to millions.

Do not insult the intelligence of the American people by attempting to distract us from the immoral and illegal war policies of your extremist and racist government.

What an amazing venue for our conversations. Born of an IRC at Law and Society , many relations, collaborations & w support from SSHRC Allard School of Law Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies University of Melbourne
Thanks to the team at IISJ-IISL Oñati

Letter to NYU President Linda Mills from a number of NYU law faculty in response to arrest of student and faculty demonstrators. drive.google.com/file/d/17Babx2…

The large-scale deployment of armed officers to suppress peaceful protest on college campuses around the country is a shocking development. This response to peaceful protest is an assault on free speech–and it is also deeply reckless. (1/x)

Furious at report after report, video after video, of peacefully protesting students, faculty & community members being manhandled & arrested on their campuses.

This video of a student checking in on this Professor & shouting, “I got you” as she’s dragged away moved me to tears.

“Don’t lie. Don’t commit perjury. Don’t put up witnesses who lie.”

Some lessons for police out of this case says Nader R Hasan

Courageous and principled defence to be contrasted here with the approach taken by the prosecution, given the evidence.

A proud day for us all.

Remember Umar Zameer's case the next time a politician like Pierre Poilievre or Doug Ford says we need 'jail not bail' as a default

There's a presumption of innocence in our constitution for good reason

P.S. ~80% of people in Ontario jails are awaiting trial

New from me: New Brunswick’s notwithstanding clause use could spur Supreme Court action theconversation.com/new-brunswicks… via The Conversation Canada

A really grim, dispiriting few days at Columbia. columbiaspectator.com/news/2024/04/1…

Hwy 413 is possibly the most blatantly corrupt political act in Ontario in my lifetime. I can’t think of anything worse.

And corruption is obvious. It will destroy vital agricultural land, and achieve nothing of value for Ontarians.

Disgusting.

nationalobserver.com/2021/04/03/inv…

Such a well-deserved honour for our wonderful colleague Benjamin Berger, congrats Ben!

Jewish faculty at Columbia denounce the weaponization of anti-Semitism and call for the defense of the university as a 'site of learning, critical thinking, and knowledge production.' Really good letter, worth reading in its entirety. columbiaspectator.com/opinion/2024/0…

I've had a first look at Bill 185 and the new proposed Provincial Planning Statement and WOW ... there's a reason why the Ontario government spent hours feeding reporters its spin on these laws before releasing their text to the public. Massive dangers hidden in this text. 🧵👇

The Elders call for suspension of arms transfers to Israel to end Gaza atrocities.

Click 'Show more' to read the statement in full.

The Elders today call on political leaders who have influence to use their leverage to end Israel’s atrocities in Gaza by suspending arms sales,…

Osgoode's 27th Constitutional Cases Conference is on April 12th.

We are honoured to have Debra Thompson Professor & Canada Research Chair in Racial Inequality in Democratic Societies McGill University deliver our annual Laskin Lecture on 'Race, Democracy & Politics without Guarantees'.

On Apr. 1 there is new police legislation & a renamed complaint agency (LECA). This follows a discouraging few days - a Black man was kicked in the head by police & Palestinian demonstrators/allies faced more violent repression. Read our complaint guide:
thebikinglawyer.ca/post/how-to-fi…