UT Dallas Students Face Disciplinary Hearings

Dozens of students and community members gathered at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) to protest against disciplinary actions taken against nine students involved in a pro-Palestinian encampment on May 1. The students are facing potential deferred suspensions and the withholding of degrees after being arrested for allegedly trespassing during a protest against the war in Gaza. Supporters argue that the charges are an abuse of power, emphasizing the students' rights to free speech and assembly. The protests are part of a nationwide movement calling for universities to divest from companies benefiting from the conflict. UTD officials have stated that they cannot comment on ongoing disciplinary proceedings due to privacy laws. The situation has sparked a larger conversation about academic freedom and political expression on campus.