US universities, trying to stifle students, change rules on protesting

from al Mayadeen English

Universities across the United States are implementing stricter regulations on campus protests and free speech following widespread demonstrations during the spring semester over the ongoing support for the Israeli genocide in Gaza, The New York Times reported.

The new rules in question vary between institutions but generally limit the timing, location, and nature of protests, with some specifically banning the highly effective encampments and restricting areas for demonstrations.

For example, students at Case Western Reserve University are now required to obtain administrative approval before holding protests. Similarly, Rutgers University mandates a permit for student protests.

The Indiana University, meanwhile, has imposed a ban on "expressive activity" between 11 pm and 6 am.

Universities claim these measures are aimed at preventing disruptions and clarifying existing policies, though many critics have made it clear that they are intended to stifle the voices of student activists, The New York Times said...

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