Overview

• A federal judge ruled that the University of Maryland must permit a pro-Palestinian rally on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks.
• The university had revoked the permit for the rally, citing security concerns and potential disruptions.
• Jewish and pro-Israel groups at the university opposed the event, calling it antisemitic and inappropriate for the date.
• The judge emphasized the importance of free speech and noted that the university's ban was not viewpoint-neutral.
• The university stated it will comply with the court's decision and work with all registered student organizers to ensure campus safety.