Alifa Chowdhury's campaign focused on blocking funding for campus groups until the University of Michigan divested from companies profiting from the Israel-Hamas war, sparking significant backlash.
Chowdhury and her vice president were removed from office after a tumultuous judicial hearing revealed a single charge of dereliction of duty, stemming from their campaign's promise.
The polarization on the Michigan campus was evident, with some students criticizing the activists for obstructive tactics that they felt did not advance the Palestinian cause.
Pro-Palestinian activists aimed to raise awareness of Gaza's plight but faced significant challenges, including backlash from students who viewed their methods as counterproductive.
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