pro-Palestinian activism
Coverage of pro-Palestinian activism in the Nexus archive.
- Appeals court reverses decision that released pro-Palestinian Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi
A federal appeals court reversed a lower court's decision to release pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, allowing for his potential re-arrest. The ruling cited the lower court's overreach by intervening before the immigration process was completed. The Trump administration has sought his deportation for over a year.
- Democratic socialists ride wave of momentum in primaries from New York to Colorado
Democratic socialists are gaining momentum in primaries from New York to Colorado, driven by surging membership and pro-Palestinian activism. Leaders of the Democratic Socialists of America emphasize the need to go beyond electing representatives like Zohran and AOC to achieve broader transformation.
- Tenured California professor fired over Gaza protest wins job back
A tenured professor dismissed from San José State University for pro-Palestinian activism over Israel's war in Gaza was reinstated after an arbitrator ruled the university violated the law. The professor, who plans to sue, is the first tenured faculty member at a US public university to be fired following Gaza-related campus protests.