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May 7, 2026 Professors sued Emory University over its handling of Gaza-related protests and campus surveillance Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The lawsuit challenged restrictions on campus expression and the role of policing and surveillance in academic dissent.
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- Professors sue Emory University over protest handling — Students and faculty have also protested against surveillance cameras on campus and handling of racist posts by a student
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Week 68 – 2026-05-02–2026-05-08
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May 6, 2026 Rutgers University rescinded a graduation speaking invitation after complaints about the speaker's posts on Palestine Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The cancellation showed institutional pressure on political expression in an academic setting and narrowed space for contested speech.
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- Rutgers University Cancels Graduation Speech Due to Pro-Palestinian Posts — Rutgers University rescinded its invitation to Rami Elghandour, a tech entrepreneur and alumnus, to deliver a graduation speech at the School of Engineering.
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Week 68 – 2026-05-02–2026-05-08
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