Abbott, universities accused of censoring speech
Austin American Statesman
Kepner, L.
05/17/2024
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anti-Semitism; Censorship; Executive orders; Freedom of speech; Islam; Israel; Lawsuits; Palestinian Territories; University of Houston System; University of Texas System; University students
Muslim advocacy group sues to stop Greg Abbott's directive to discipline pro-Palestinian students
Houston Chronicle
Wermund, B.
05/17/2024
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anti-Semitism; Executive orders; Freedom of speech; Islam; Israel; Lawsuits; Palestinian Territories; Public demonstrations; University of Houston; University of Texas at Austin; University students
Texas Senate panel to discuss SB 17, free speech, antisemitism. Here's what to expect.
Austin American Statesman
Kepner, L.
05/14/2024
2 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
Anti-Semitism; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Freedom of speech; Public demonstrations; Senate Committee on Higher Education
Jewish students call on UTD to condemn antisemitism, say they feel unsafe on campus
Dallas Morning News
Olivares, V.
05/09/2024
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anti-Semitism; Campus safety; Judaism; Palestinian Territories; Public demonstrations; Religious discrimination; University of Texas at Dallas
UTSA students hold ‘emergency protest’ to support Palestinians amid campus tensions nationwide
San Antonio Express News
Ybarra, G.
05/02/2024
1 doc(s)
Freedom of speech; Israel; Palestinian Territories; Public demonstrations; University of Texas at San Antonio; University students
What does state law say about the pro-Palestinian protests at UT Austin? Here are the details.
Houston Chronicle
DeGrood, M.
04/28/2024
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anti-Semitism; Executive orders; Freedom of speech; Israel; Law enforcement; Palestinian Territories; Public demonstrations; University of Texas at Austin
UT says those arrested during protest are barred from campus
Austin American Statesman
Kepner, L.
04/27/2024
5 doc(s)
Freedom of speech; Law enforcement; Palestinian Territories; Public demonstrations; Trespassing; University campuses; University of Texas at Austin; University students
The state of free speech on Texas campuses amid pro-Palestinian pro-tests
Dallas Morning News
Torres, A.
04/27/2024
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anti-Semitism; Eckhardt, Sarah; Executive orders; Freedom of speech; Hartzell, Jay C.; Huffman, Joan; Israel; Law enforcement; Oliverson, Tom; Palestinian Territories; Phelan, Dade; Public demonstrations; University of Texas at Austin; University students
UT-Austin students hold pro-Palestinian protest; at least 50 arrested
Austin American Statesman
Seipp, S.
04/25/2024
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; Law enforcement; Palestinian Territories; Public demonstrations; Public Safety, Texas Department of; University of Texas at Austin; University students
Dozens of UT protesters arrested during pro-Palestine rally on the Austin campus
Dallas Morning News
Torres, A.
04/25/2024
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Public demonstrations; Public Safety, Texas Department of; University of Texas at Austin; University students
Pro-Palestine students occupy UT Dallas building demanding action amid Gaza conflict
Dallas Morning News
Rodrigues, M.
04/25/2024
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anti-Semitism; Benson, Richard C.; Executive orders; Israel; Palestinian Territories; Public demonstrations; University of Texas at Dallas; University students
Pro-Palestine protesters at UT Austin arrested by Texas state troopers. School threatens disciplinary action
Houston Chronicle
Goldenstein, T.
04/25/2024
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anti-Semitism; Law enforcement; Palestinian Territories; Public demonstrations; Public Safety, Texas Department of; University of Texas at Austin; University students
DEI, tenure, antisemitism: Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick’s priorities for higher education
Dallas Morning News
Rodrigues, M.
04/14/2024
4 TX bill(s) 5 doc(s)
Anti-Semitism; Creighton, Brandon; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Freedom of speech; Interim studies; Patrick, Dan; University faculty tenure
Antisemitic bullying at Dallas high school alleged in federal civil rights complaint
Dallas Morning News
Richman, T.
04/11/2024
4 doc(s)
Anti-Semitism; Bullying; Dallas Independent School District; Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education; Religious discrimination; School safety
CAIR-Austin calls for APD to investigate alleged attack of Muslim UT student as hate crime
Austin American Statesman
Kepner, L.
04/10/2024
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Austin Police Department; Hate crimes; Islam; Religious discrimination; University of Texas at Austin; University students
UTA students protest DEI ban, immigration law, free speech restrictions
Dallas Morning News
Rodrigues, M.
04/04/2024
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Freedom of speech; Immigration enforcement; LGBTQ persons; Public demonstrations; University employee layoffs; University of Texas at Arlington; University of Texas at Austin
Abbott’s order targeting antisemitism on Texas colleges violates rights, students say
Dallas Morning News
Rodrigues, M.
04/03/2024
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anti-Semitism; Executive orders; Freedom of speech; Israel; Palestinian Territories; Public colleges and universities; University students
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls for universities to curb antisemitism, revise free speech
Austin American Statesman
Kepner, L.
03/29/2024
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anti-Semitism; Executive orders; Freedom of speech; Israel; Palestinian Territories; Public colleges and universities
Gov. Abbott directs Texas universities to crack down on antisemitism, discipline pro-Palestine groups
Houston Chronicle
Harris, C.
03/29/2024
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anti-Semitism; Executive orders; Freedom of speech; Palestinian Territories; Public colleges and universities; Stickland, Jonathan
Gov. Abbott issues executive order fighting antisemitism at Texas colleges
Dallas Morning News
Olivares, V.
03/28/2024
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Anti-Semitism; Public colleges and universities
