Turkish Student Who Criticized Israel Can Resume Research at Tufts After Visa Revoked, Judge Rules
The judge wrote that Öztürk is likely to succeed on claims that the termination was “arbitrary and capricious, contrary to law and in violation of the First Amendment.”
States Are Pushing for More Scrutiny of Antisemitism in Schools
The Trump administration has not punished school systems the way it has hit colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism, but schools are still facing pressure to respond more aggressively.
California Law To Protect Jewish Students Faces Challenge Over Free Speech Concerns
The federal complaint seeks to invalidate legislation Gov. Gavin Newsom signed last month, creating an Office of Civil Rights to help schools identify and prevent antisemitism.
Privacy and Civil Rights Groups Urge US Colleges To End Campus Surveillance To Protect Protesters
The demands come as President Donald Trump has pressed schools to crack down on alleged antisemitism and take a harder line on demonstrations.
UCLA Reaches $6 Million Settlement With Jewish Students and Professor Over Campus Protests
The university has said that it’s committed to campus safety and will continue to implement recommendations.
Palestinian Student Sues Michigan School Over Teacher’s Reaction to Her Refusal To Stand for Pledge
The ACLU and the Arab American Civil Rights League said the student's First Amendment rights were violated, and the lawsuit seeks a financial award.
Columbia Protester Mahmoud Khalil Freed From Immigration Detention
During an hourlong hearing conducted by phone, the New Jersey-based judge said the government had “clearly not met” the standards for detention.
Judge Says Mahmoud Khalil Can Remain Jailed Over Green Card Claims
Khalil isn’t accused of breaking any laws during the protests at Columbia, and his lawyers say the Trump administration is trying to crack down on free speech.