The Legacy of Free Speech in America

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The Legacy of Free Speech in America

Date: October 9, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:
Chicago with virtual option

In 1977, the ACLU’s defense of a Nazi march in Skokie tested America’s commitment to free speech. Aryeh Neier’s classic book Defending My Enemy recounts the controversy and its enduring lessons. Join the Chicago Forum for a timely conversation on the enduring lessons of the Skokie case and Neier’s influential work. Speakers include Tom Ginsburg, David Goldberger, Aryeh Neier, Nadine Strossen, Allison Stanger, and Emerson Sykes.

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