Brown University Suspends Students for Justice in Palestine Chapter

Brown University has temporarily suspended its Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter following allegations of threatening and harassing behavior during a protest on October 18. The protest was organized in response to the Brown Corporation's decision not to divest from companies linked to Israel. University officials stated that the suspension is a precautionary measure while an external investigation examines the alleged conduct, which included reports of protesters screaming profanities and banging on vehicles. The Brown Divest Coalition, which includes SJP, criticized the suspension as a politically motivated attack aimed at stifling dissent and intimidation of students advocating for Palestinian rights. University policy mandates that suspended groups forfeit recognition and the ability to hold activities on campus. The investigation will determine if any conduct code violations occurred, and appropriate sanctions will follow if necessary.