The University of Michigan's student government voted to restore funding for campus clubs, which had been paused in protest of Israel's war in Gaza.
Shut It Down, a pro-Palestinian group, won student assembly elections and chose to withhold $1.3 million in funding to pressure the university to divest from Israel.
This vote restored funding access for clubs like Ultimate Frisbee and ballroom dance, addressing student needs rather than diverting funds to a Gaza initiative.
Backlash from pro-Palestinian activists was severe, leading to tensions that prompted security to escort assembly members for safety after the vote.
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