Author: Samar Saeed

The student movement for Palestine has faced repression and punishment, despite its demands for freedom of expression and speech in the US. Both political parties have ignored the majority of Americans who oppose sending weapons to Israel, instead choosing to arm them further. Student protests have been met with deportation threats, arrests, and even resignations of university presidents. The movement began at Columbia University, spreading to over 61 campuses, with over 2,950 people arrested. Universities have responded by enacting draconian policies to limit protests and criticism of Israel. As the new academic year begins, the struggle continues, with ongoing repression…