Tess Segal, a University of Florida student, faced significant penalties following a peaceful protest advocating for divestment from weapons manufacturers and a boycott of academic institutions in Israel. Despite not resisting arrest, she was detained, and her charges were dismissed, yet the university banned her from campus. Subsequently, she was suspended for three years, with even the disciplinary committee acknowledging her non-disruptive behaviour. This incident has sparked debates regarding the university's policies on student protests and free speech issues on campus.
"I was just there to support a cause I believe in, but now I canât even take my finals or participate in summer programs. It feels like extreme punishment for a peaceful protest."
"The universityâs actions seem disproportionate to what occurred. Ms. Segal was not disruptive, and the disciplinary committee acknowledged that, yet they still imposed a harsh penalty."
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