Overview

• 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.