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    Some fear University of Michigan proposed policy on protests could quell free speech efforts

    by Corey Williams Apr 13, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

    A University of Michigan proposal aimed at deterring disruptions on its Ann Arbor campus after anti-Israel protesters interrupted an honors convocation is sparking backlash from free speech advocates.

    Violations of the policy, which has yet to be implemented, could result in suspension or expulsion for students and termination for university staff.

    The March 24 protest by groups calling for the school to divest from companies linked to Israel is among a number of demonstrations on college campuses across the United States in which students and organizations have taken sides — in support of or of Israel — as Israel continues its 6-month-long war in against .

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