American University's New Anti-Protest Policy Sparks Debate Amidst Student Demonstrations and Civil Rights Concerns
The new policy comes in response to a number of student-led protests regarding the conflict in Gaza. The policy was announced in an email where President Sylvia Burwell also openly condemned Anti-Semitism. Members of the American University Students for Justice in Palestine – or AU SJP – felt the email came in direct opposition to their efforts.