"Haddad's diploma is withheld due to her activism for Palestinian rights, revealing troubling implications for freedom of speech and laws of armed conflict."
"The brutal clash during the attempted encampment exemplifies a shift in the university's policies, reflecting broader issues regarding international legal standards and political responsibilities."
Sereen Haddad, a Palestinian American student, completed her psychology degree with honors but cannot graduate due to her activism for Palestinian rights. She faced police brutality during a protest at Virginia Commonwealth University, which has implications for free speech and international law. Despite not being charged, Haddad sustained serious injuries. The university's changing policies during protests illustrate a larger trend diminishing recognized freedoms amid political and ethical challenges surrounding the conflict in Gaza, threatening long-standing international norms governing speech and law.
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