College Commencement Season Amidst Tensions and Protests

Universities are grappling with campus safety and free speech rights as graduation season approaches. Protests and demonstrations have emerged on campuses across the country, highlighting the tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some schools have implemented stricter measures to prevent disruptions, while others have reiterated their commitment to balancing safety and free speech. The intense emotions on both sides have created a climate of unease for Jewish and Muslim students, leading to reports of feeling unsafe on campus. President Joe Biden is among the commencement speakers who may encounter protesters.

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