MIT Avoids Suspension of Pro-Palestinian Protesters Over Visa Concerns

Decision Sparks Debate Amid Calls for Expulsion and Deportation of International Students

MIT has refrained from suspending pro-Palestinian student protesters involved in a demonstration and counterprotest due to concerns over visa issues, as many of the students are not U.S. citizens.
The protests, organized by the student organization Coalition Against Apartheid, demanded that MIT withdraw its funding for research supporting Israeli policies.
Despite warnings of suspension, many students remained in the lobby past the deadline, leading to the decision to place these students on non-academic suspension while the school reviews the matter.
The decision has sparked debate and criticism, with some arguing that international students promoting harmful rhetoric should face expulsion and deportation.
MIT has received additional complaints about the conduct of individual protesters and counterprotesters and will be following up on these promptly.