Israeli Palestinian Conflict

U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman has said groups, such as the Palestine Solidarity Committee at UT Austin, have standing to sue President Jay Hartzell over allegedly violating their First Amendment rights.

The student, Ammer Qaddumi, alleges the university violated his First Amendment rights.

The new policy says universities should remain neutral on “issues of the day” while allowing students, faculty and staff to express their ideas.

The seven-member committee also found the university’s assertion that protesters violated rules, including the unauthorized use of amplified sound, “lack[ed] adequate foundation.”

Texas State's Palestine Solidarity Committee and Chabad at Texas State speak out on free speech policy that defines antisemitism.

Around 100 people gathered on the south lawn of UT Austin’s campus that day, setting up tents and blankets to begin an encampment.

The festival got a lot of flak for its partnerships last year from pro-Palestinian musicians who dropped out of the festival in protest.

The Texas Department of Public Safety closed the Capitol grounds through the weekend in anticipation of the protest. Organizers called the move an attempt to "repress" pro-Palestinian organizing in the state.

Students face criminal charges, suspensions and even expulsions for participating in pro-Palestinian protests and encampments. Their reason? A "just cause."

About 300 people attended the peaceful protest on the South Lawn on Sunday. Around them, life continued as usual: People took graduation photos, a family played catch and tourists looked on with curiosity.