Jamil Jaffer
Canadian-American human rights and civil liberties attorney and inaugural director of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, noted for litigation relating to Guantanamo Bay documents and First Amendment advocacy.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 55min
Why only the will of the people can save democracy
Jamil Jaffer, a Canadian-American civil liberties lawyer and former Knight First Amendment Institute director, discusses threats to U.S. democracy. He examines institutional failures, legal intimidation, attacks on media and campuses, and the role of civic courage. He explores historical parallels and stresses ordinary citizens' actions and voting as the path to recovery.
