Protests

The demonstration is part of a nationwide protest against the conservative plan to enact sweeping change within the federal government.

The Travis County judge found prosecutors failed to get an indictment against Rich Heyman within the amount of time required by state law.

Ammer Qaddumi learned last week that he will be suspended until Aug. 15, 2025. Qaddumi sued the university and two of its leaders in August for allegedly violating his right to free speech.

The Texas Senate State Affairs Committee heard testimony from invited witnesses and members of the public over proposed legislation to ban masks wearing during public protests.

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.”

KUT confirmed at least three students received notices of deferred suspension on Wednesday. A fourth student will be suspended for two years. The students have the right to appeal.

Several students arrested during protests on campus in April confirmed to KUT they are under investigation by the university for violating student conduct rules.

An internal report sheds light on use of the ammunition, but attorneys for injured protesters say the timing of its release shielded the city and APD leadership from being sued.