Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged 11 individuals, primarily University of Michigan students and alumni, for their involvement in pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's actions in Gaza. The charges stem from incidents during a tent encampment protest at the university's Diag, which police cleared in May. Most of the charges include trespassing and resisting police, with one individual facing ethnic intimidation for attacking a pro-Israel rally. Nessel emphasized that while free speech is protected, illegal activities during protests are not. The university had numerous meetings with student liaisons to address safety concerns and policy violations before the encampment was removed. The AG's office reviewed all charges to ensure they were not based on the content of the protest but on unlawful behavior.