Protesting students and staff want to draw attention to public university investments in companies supporting Israel, even if divestment is unlikely in Texas.
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Police dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Houston, arrest two students
The University of Houston joins other Texas colleges that have cracked down on recent campus protests.
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UT-Austin Protests
UT-Austin student protesters balance end-of-year work with fallout from police crackdowns
Many students participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations fear their involvement might affect their plans for after college.
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17 pro-Palestinian demonstrators arrested at UT-Dallas as police break up encampment
UT-Dallas is the second campus in Texas where Department of Public Safety troopers have made arrests while breaking up protests.
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79 arrested amid second crackdown on UT-Austin campus
Authorities and protesters clashed during the latest pro-Palestinian demonstration at the university on Monday.
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UT-Austin Protests
Gov. Greg Abbott and UT-Austin shift from championing free speech to policing protesters’ intentions
The arrest of dozens of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators since last week has left First Amendment advocates asking who gets to enjoy speech protections in Texas.
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Police arrest more than two dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators on UT-Austin campus amid tense standoff
Gov. Greg Abbott expressed support for the arrests, which come amid tensions on college campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war.
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UT-Austin investigates students amid tensions over Israel-Hamas war
Administrators are weighing possible disciplinary action against four students who criticized the university’s response to the Middle East conflict.
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A Texas university removed its unique public billboards after students used them to share thoughts on Gaza war
The University of Texas at Dallas replaced three boulders — known as the Spirit Rocks — with trees, citing “extended political discourse.” Students say the quirky public square is a frequent venue for political messaging.
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Texas Legislature 2023
LGBTQ Texans decry Capitol arrests after protests against bill banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids
Senate Bill 14, which spurred demonstrations earlier this week, is again scheduled for House debate Friday. Trans Texans consider it one of this year’s most consequential bills.