Pro-Palestinian protests at US universities are becoming less frequent, prompting concerns about escalating disciplinary actions against student activists. A notable case involves Mamayan Jabateh, a University of Chicago student arrested after a protest, resulting in their indefinite suspension and a 30-hour detention. Advocates, including lawyer Megan Porter, warn that these punitive measures reflect a trend in universities aligned with a rightward political shift in the U.S., suggesting a growing intolerance towards pro-Palestinian expressions on campuses.
Free-speech advocates are warning that, with attention on the protests waning and national politics in the United States swinging rightward, university punishments against pro-Palestinian protesters have grown harsher.
It's a really extreme reaction, says Megan Porter, a lawyer who is supporting Jabateh during the disciplinary process on a pro bono basis.
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