Harvard Suspends Palestine Solidarity Committee Over Protests

The Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee has been suspended by the university for the remainder of the Spring 2024 term after being placed on probation. The suspension comes amid rising pro-Palestinian sentiment on college campuses and increased tension following Hamas’ attack on southern Israel in October. Several universities have faced challenges balancing campus safety with free speech rights amid intense student protests and demonstrations. The American Civil Liberties Union has urged schools to show restraint and resist heavy-handed pressure to clamp down on student protests.

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