Is it time to write an obituary for the First Amendment?

Images of protestors silenced, immigrants deported without due process, news outlets bullied into retracting stories, and universities facing political interference, are now disturbingly familiar. Scenes like these leave us questioning the health of our democracy.

Join us to learn more about our First Amendment freedoms – and the ongoing fight to protect them.

This event will bring together a diverse panel to explore the complexity of free speech in today’s social, cultural and political landscape.

Moderator:
Leslie Gielow Jacobs, Justice Kennedy Professor of Law, McGeorge School of Law, Executive Director, Center for Law and Policy, Associate Dean for Scholarship

Professor Jacobs has been a Professor at McGeorge since 1993. During this time she has authored a substantial body of scholarship on Constitutional doctrine, governance and national security, and particularly on government speech.

Panelists:
Peter Coyl, Sacramento Public Library Director and CEO
Chris Fusco, Executive Editor of the Sacramento Bee
Ellen Savage, Employment Law Attorney and Editor of the California Labor Law Digest

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Please RSVP by April 10, 2026. A confirmation message will appear upon submission, and a copy of your responses will be sent to you via email. A reminder will be sent via email 1-2 days before the session.

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