University of Maryland Sued Over Cancellation of Gaza Vigil

Students for Justice in Palestine allege First Amendment violations after the university revoked approval for their planned October 7 event.

The University of Maryland's chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine filed a federal lawsuit after their vigil, scheduled for October 7, was canceled by the university.
The event was intended to be an interfaith vigil to mourn lives lost in Gaza and was initially approved before being revoked earlier this month.
University officials cited safety concerns and pressure from various groups as reasons for the cancellation, deciding only university-sponsored events would be allowed on that day.
The student group, supported by Palestine Legal and the Islamic Relations, claims the decision violates their First Amendment rights.
Jewish student organizations expressed relief over the cancellation, viewing October 7 as a day of mourning for the Jewish and Israeli community.