Northwestern University Educators Face Charges for Alleged Obstruction During Pro-Palestinian Protest

Four faculty members arrested months after encampment; university cites disruption of operations and legal violations.

The charges stem from an April protest on Northwestern's campus supporting Palestinians.
Educators are accused of obstructing police officers and face Class A misdemeanors.
University officials emphasize the distinction between peaceful protest and unlawful activity.
Faculty members criticize the timing of the charges, suggesting external pressures influenced the decision.
The controversy has sparked debates on academic freedom and the limits of campus protests.