University Controversies: Pro-Palestinian Protests and Arrests Rock Top US Campuses

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) administrators have decided not to suspend students who participated in a pro-Palestinian protest on campus due to concerns over potential visa issues for non-American students. While school officials initially threatened suspension for breaking the rules, MIT President Sally Kornbluth clarified that only suspensions from non-academic activities would be enforced. The protest, organized by the Coalition Against Apartheid, took place at Lobby 7, the main entrance to the university, and led to confrontations between pro-Israeli and Jewish students. MIT has faced criticism for its response to alleged harassment of Jewish students and staff by the Coalition Against Apartheid.