/tags/palestine Palestine en-US Copyright Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:13:12 GMT /news/2025-04-08/why-is-trump-sending-immigrant-university-scholars-to-louisiana-and-texas Lawyers say the government is trying to gain a legal advantage as it tries to expel noncitizens over their pro-Palestinian activism. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:13:12 GMT /news/2025-04-08/why-is-trump-sending-immigrant-university-scholars-to-louisiana-and-texas Jaclyn Diaz, Adrian Florido /education/2024-10-09/university-texas-dallas-pro-palestinian-encampment-anti-war-gaza-protest Two students and members of pro-Palestinian groups at UTD say the university found insufficient evidence that students arrested during a campus encampment in May violated university rules. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-10-09/university-texas-dallas-pro-palestinian-encampment-anti-war-gaza-protest Toluwani Osibamowo /education/2024-08-06/arrested-ut-dallas-students-challenge-academic-discipline-for-pro-palestinian-campus-protests Nine students and recent graduates say they will not accept responsibility or punishment for allegedly breaking UTD rules while protesting the war in Gaza. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:09:09 GMT /education/2024-08-06/arrested-ut-dallas-students-challenge-academic-discipline-for-pro-palestinian-campus-protests Toluwani Osibamowo /education/2024-07-31/utd-arrested-pro-palestinian-students-deferred-suspension-deny-degrees-op-ed-israel-hamas-gaza-war An anonymous column in The Mercury alleges students arrested at an encampment in May are facing a type of suspension and may have their degrees denied until December. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-07-31/utd-arrested-pro-palestinian-students-deferred-suspension-deny-degrees-op-ed-israel-hamas-gaza-war Toluwani Osibamowo /education/2024-07-17/ut-dallas-israel-hamas-gaza-palestinian-protests-disciplinary-academic-hearings Students arrested at a May 1 pro-Palestinian encampment will have the opportunity this week to respond to allegations they violated UTD's Student Code of Conduct. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-07-17/ut-dallas-israel-hamas-gaza-palestinian-protests-disciplinary-academic-hearings Toluwani Osibamowo /education/2024-05-10/ut-arlington-removes-pro-palestinian-encampment-citing-violations-of-university-policy School administrators say protesters repeatedly violated a camping ban approved late last month that student organizers say was designed to target their protest. Fri, 10 May 2024 13:42:27 GMT /education/2024-05-10/ut-arlington-removes-pro-palestinian-encampment-citing-violations-of-university-policy Juan Salinas II /education/2024-04-25/ut-arlington-students-protest-ongoing-israel-war-in-gaza The signs read “UTA for Palestine,” “Ceasefire now” and “Stop arming Israel!” Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:48:39 GMT /education/2024-04-25/ut-arlington-students-protest-ongoing-israel-war-in-gaza Shomial Ahmad | Fort Worth Report /news/2024-04-01/pro-palestinian-student-groups-in-texas-say-governors-free-speech-order-targets-them Gov. Greg Abbott ordered public colleges and universities to revise their policies to clamp down on any antisemitic rhetoric on campus. But groups like Students for Justice in Palestine say it’s an attack on their free speech. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-04-01/pro-palestinian-student-groups-in-texas-say-governors-free-speech-order-targets-them Zara Amaechi /news/2024-03-25/feeling-betrayed-by-biden-some-north-texas-arab-americans-consider-protest-vote-in-november Some Arab Americans in North Texas say President Biden's reluctance to call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire could cost him their votes. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-03-25/feeling-betrayed-by-biden-some-north-texas-arab-americans-consider-protest-vote-in-november Zara Amaechi /government/2024-01-13/arlington-mayor-to-meet-with-supporters-of-ceasefire-resolution Arlington Mayor Jim Ross said he will meet with people who have called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas militants. Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government/2024-01-13/arlington-mayor-to-meet-with-supporters-of-ceasefire-resolution Kailey Broussard