ProPalestinian

Federal Court Challenges Trump’s Deportation Tactics Against Pro-Palestinian Activist, Cites Constitutional Concerns

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A federal court in Newark, New Jersey, has raised constitutional concerns regarding the deportation proceedings of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist with legal residency in the United States. Judge Michael Farbiarz’s ruling, delivered on Wednesday, questioned the validity of the grounds on which the Trump administration is seeking his expulsion. Despite the significant implications of the case, the judge did not order Khalil’s immediate release, indicating that further legal deliberations are necessary. Khalil, a Columbia University alumnus, has been held in a Louisiana detention center since March without facing any criminal charges. The government’s move … Read more

Eight Former Employees Sue University of Michigan, Claiming Wrongful Termination for Pro-Palestinian Advocacy

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Eight former employees of the University of Michigan have initiated a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging wrongful termination tied to their participation in pro-Palestinian protests. The suit, which was filed early Thursday, includes claims from one full-time staff member and seven student workers who contend that their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights to free speech and due process were violated. According to the lawsuit, their employment was terminated and they were subsequently barred from future work at the university following a sit-in protest held at the Ruthven building on November 17, 2023. The plaintiffs … Read more

University of Michigan Faces Lawsuit from Former Employees Over Alleged Retaliation for Pro-Palestinian Protests

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Detroit, Michigan — A group of former University of Michigan employees has filed a lawsuit against the institution, claiming that their terminations were a direct result of their participation in pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The legal action was initiated in U.S. District Court in Detroit by the Sugar Law Center and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. The plaintiffs assert that the university’s management violated their constitutional rights to free speech, assembly, and petition. The university has stated that the dismissals were due to breaches of its policies concerning community violence, despite the lawsuit contending that none … Read more

Border Agents Request Phone from Lawyer Representing Pro-Palestinian Client

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Washington – In a recent incident that has stirred concerns about privacy and legal boundaries, U.S. border agents at an undisclosed location asked a lawyer to hand over her mobile phone. The attorney, who is known for representing clients advocating for Palestinian rights, was required to provide her phone on request by the border officials, notably without a clear explanation of the legal grounds for this action. The lawyer, who wishes to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the situation, reported feeling compelled to comply with the agents’ demands despite uncertainties regarding the legality … Read more