MIT Suspends Pro-Palestinian Student Group Over Unauthorized Protest

The decision, emphasizing adherence to campus rules, comes amid broader debates over free speech and safety on U.S. university campuses.

MIT President Sally Kornbluth suspended the student group Coalition Against Apartheid for holding a demonstration without permission, emphasizing the decision was not based on the content of their speech.
The suspension bars the group from using university facilities, receiving funding, and organizing protests on campus. It will be reviewed by the university's committee on discipline.
The Coalition Against Apartheid protested against Israel's military campaign in Gaza, specifically the potential ground invasion of Rafah, where many have sought refuge.
Protests over the war in Gaza have sparked debates on free speech across U.S. universities, with concerns raised by both Jewish and Arab students about campus safety and discrimination.
The suspension of the Coalition Against Apartheid at MIT adds to a growing list of universities taking action against pro-Palestinian student groups for violating campus rules.