Students’ reactions to the Israel-Hamas war have contributed to conflict in higher education institutions and in K-12 schools. There have been numerous reports of protests, bullying, fights, violence, and anti-Semitic and anti-Islamic rhetoric. Robert Kim discusses the legal boundaries regarding free speech and the obligation to protect students from harassment and discrimination.
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