Portland State University (PSU) rescinded all code of conduct violations against the Students United for Palestinian Equal Rights (SUPER) group following a threat from City Councilor Mitch Green. Green threatened to vote against funding for a new performing arts center if the university did not take action against students involved in pro-Palestine protests. PSU stated that their decision was independent of external pressures and highlighted their commitment to protecting free speech, while SUPER leaders expressed their concerns about the university's previous probationary measures against them.
"Student conduct decisions are, and have always been, made independently and are completely unrelated to any comments by Councilor Green or other external political statements."
"At Portland State, it is our policy to enforce content-neutral time, place, and manner rules that support and protect free speech for all members of our community."
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