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Texas Public University Restrictions on Anti-Israel Speech Likely Violate First Amendment

So holds a federal court (correctly, I think), considering restrictions that were prompted by Texas Governor Abbott's General Order GA-44.

Reason

Judge allows University of Maryland student group to hold Gaza vigil after school tried to cancel it

Students argued ban on event was rooted in censorship and stereotypes

The Independent UK

Here’s how college campuses are prepping for October 7 after Israel-Palestine turmoil interrupted last year

As universities look to beef up security and warn of risks ahead of anniversary of Israel-Hamas war, some students say new protest restrictions are shutting them off campus entirely—and silencing their free speech.

The Independent UK

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As US colleges raise the stakes for protests, activists are weighing new strategies

The stakes have gone up for students protesting the war in Gaza as U.S. colleges roll out new security measures and protest guidelines this fall in hopes of avoiding disruptions like last spring’s pro-Palestinian demonstrations, which led to some 3,200 arrests

The Independent UK

Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott, saying university executive order violates free speech

Abbott’s executive order directs Texas universities to “review and update free speech policies to address the sharp rise in antisemitic speech.”

The Texas Tribune

Congressional Republicans Launch 'Fishing Expedition' Against Progressive, Jewish, and Palestinian Nonprofits

The House Oversight and Education committees are investigating the sources of “malign influence” behind campus protests. They’re using tactics Republicans used to hate.

Reason

‘Like family’: three women – two Palestinian, one Jewish – find peace amid campus chaos

The protests sweeping US universities have brought intense division, but some students have treasured hope, unity, solidarity and love

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Let us remember the last time students occupied Columbia University

In 1985, Columbia students occupied campus to push for divestment from South Africa. Five months later, the university cut ties to the apartheid regime after years of dragging its feet

The Guardian - US

Anti-Israel Protests Escalate On US College Campuses

Recent surge in anti-Israel protests linked to Students for Justice in Palestine outside Sen. Ted Cruz's home. Tensions rise on college campuses amid calls...

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Columbia president faces anti-Semitism Congress hearing: What’s at stake?

Previous hearings led to the resignation of Harvard and UPenn bosses. Now Columbia’s Minouche Shafik is in line of fire.

Al Jazeera

Edward Said seems like a prophet: 20 years on, ‘there’s hunger for his narrative’

As war rages in Gaza, the scholar and activist’s words feel prescient. That’s because so little has changed

The Guardian - US

Students for Justice in Palestine at Univ. of Florida Denied Preliminary Injunction,

given that the University rejected the Chancellor of the Board of Governors' call for the SJP chapter to be deactivated.

Reason

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The Guardian - US

Anti-Defamation League staff decry ‘dishonest’ campaign against Israel critics

ADL has only doubled down on initiatives defending Israel and the policies of the Israeli government amid criticism and staff resignations

The Guardian - US

Pro-Palestinian student group sues DeSantis over ‘deactivation’

Florida chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine say order by Republican governor violates its free speech rights

Reason

Florida Walks Back Order to Shut Down College Pro-Palestinian Groups

The change came after concerns were raised about "potential personal liability for university actors who deactivate the student registered organization," according to state officials.

The Guardian - US

Everyone loves diversity and inclusion – until you stick up for Palestinians

I was invited to a school panel that wasn’t even about Israel and Palestine. Then, some parents accused me of ‘hate speech’

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The Independent UK

Columbia University suspends two student groups over Israel-Palestine protests

The groups will be unable to hold events for the rest of the fall semester

Reason

Columbia Suspends Students for Justice in Palestine + Jewish Voice for Peace for Threats and Holding Unauthorized Event

From a statement today: Columbia University is suspending Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) as official student groups through the end of the fall term. This decision was made after the two groups repeatedly violated University policies related to holding campus events, culminating in…

The Guardian - US

Ron DeSantis defends call to ban pro-Palestinian groups from Florida colleges

Governor claims groups said ‘they are part of this Hamas movement’ and violated state laws prohibiting antisemitism

Salon

GOP "silencing" pro-Palestinian students

“This is the turning of Florida College campuses into propaganda mills for the government,” advocate warns

Reason

Advocacy in Support of Hamas vs. Illegal Material Support of Hamas

Whether Florida may order universities to derecognize Students for Justice in Palestine chapters would likely turn on whether there's evidence on sufficient coordination between them and the national SJP, and the national SJP and Hamas.

The Guardian - US

DeSantis seeks to ‘deactivate’ pro-Palestinian student groups in Florida

Governor accuses of undermining free speech after move against Students for Justice in Palestine in wake of Israel-Hamas war

Reason

A Remarkable Outbreak of Antisemitism at NYU Law School

NYU Law's chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine circulated a statement that, besides casually endorsing the murder of Israeli civilians, argued that "framing is everything and the Zionist grip on the media is omnipresent" and also referenced the "Islamophobic, Zionist-funded US and Western media." Let's be clear--criticism of Israel,…

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