This free speech group at Columbia is taking on Trump when the university won’t – and winning

The Knight Institute at Columbia University is making headlines for its vigorous defense of free speech, especially in light of recent events involving student Mahmoud Khalil's detention by federal agents. Jameel Jaffer, the institute's director, is leading the charge against what many see as a troubling compromise on free expression at the university. This matters because it highlights the ongoing struggle for free speech rights in academic settings, especially when institutional responses may fall short.