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University of Maryland Settles $100K Over Gaza Vigil Ban

8/7/2025

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On August 6, 2025, the University of Maryland reached a $100,000 settlement with Students for Justice in Palestine after banning a vigil for Gaza. This decision underscores the ongoing struggle for free speech rights among pro-Palestinian students, highlighting the mounting pressure from the Trump administration that led to this pivotal moment.

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On August 6, 2025, the University of Maryland reached a $100,000 settlement with Students for Justice in Palestine after banning a vigil for Gaza. This decision underscores the ongoing struggle for free speech rights among pro-Palestinian students, highlighting the mounting pressure from the Trump administration that led to this pivotal moment.