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Texas Students Take Legal Action Against New Law Threatening Campus Expressions and Activities

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A group of students at the University of Texas has initiated legal action against the state, contending that a newly enacted law could infringe upon their rights to free expression. The students argue that the legislation poses a threat to activities such as prayer, music performances, and various forms of reporting on campus grounds. Under the provisions of this law, the plaintiffs assert that many forms of expression, particularly those that involve religious or artistic elements, could lead to penalties or even criminal charges. They are particularly concerned about the implications for student organizations that … Read more

UCLA Settles $6.45 Million Lawsuit, Pledges Commitment to Protect Jewish Students on Campus

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Los Angeles — The University of California, Los Angeles, has reached a $6.45 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by Jewish students, pending judicial approval. This decision follows allegations that the university disregarded the civil rights of Jewish students by allowing pro-Palestinian activists to restrict their access to certain areas of the campus. The lawsuit was initiated in June 2024 by three Jewish students and a professor from the medical school, who claimed that UCLA failed to protect students from harassment. Tensions escalated in the spring of 2024, during a series of protests, when violent … Read more

Las Vegas Residents Take Legal Action to Halt Controversial ‘Campus for Hope’ Homeless Facility Construction

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LAS VEGAS — Two residents have taken legal action to halt the construction of the Campus for Hope, a new facility aimed at assisting the homeless community. The lawsuit was filed on Monday and targets several entities including the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, the State of Nevada, and local officials. The Campus for Hope is proposed to be built on 26 acres of the Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services center near Charleston Avenue and Jones Boulevard. It is designed as a transitional housing facility with the capacity for 900 individuals, providing services … Read more

Harvard’s Palestine Solidarity Committee Intervenes in Federal Lawsuit, Challenging Trump’s Funding Freeze on Campus Activism

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — The Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC) intends to submit an amicus brief in support of the university’s ongoing legal battle against the Trump administration over federal research funding. This proposed document is aimed at backing Harvard’s push for summary judgment in its lawsuit, which seeks a court ruling without the necessity of a full trial. The PSC’s brief will assert that pro-Palestine activism, including certain anti-Israel rhetoric, does not target individuals protected under federal laws and thus should not be deemed a “hostile environment.” This stance is significant in light of … Read more