Jonathan Zou, a University of Michigan student, was banned from campus after being arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest last year. The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the university for violating students’ free speech rights. Pro-Palestinian protests have swept campuses nationwide, resulting in arrests and legal challenges for students. President Trump signed an executive order targeting antisemitism on college campuses. Tensions over the Israel-Hamas war have impacted Michigan due to its large Arab American and Jewish populations. The University of Michigan suspended a pro-Palestinian group and pulled its funding following alleged violations of conduct. The ACLU lawsuit aims to lift the ban on Zou and other individuals, arguing that they were unfairly targeted for their involvement in protests. The ban has disrupted their lives and education, hindering their ability to speak freely on campus. A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is in place, but the possibility of resumed fighting remains. The individuals affected by the bans are seeking relief through the federal court to prevent such actions in the future.
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