A Gag Order on Dissent: Erakat's Arrest Exposes the Limits of Free Speech in America Noura Erakat, a Palestinian human rights lawyer, was taken into custody last week after speaking out against Israel Bonds during a public budget hearing in Florida.
The arrest sent shockwaves through civil liberties circles, raising questions about the erosion of free speech protections in this country.
Critics argue that the billion dollar bond offering by Israel Bonds has ties to settlements and alleged war crimes. This should have sparked a robust public debate about the merits of the investment.