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Trump's order calls on colleges to “monitor for and report activities by alien students and staff.” First Amendment, international students

Trump Executive Order Urges Universities to ‘Monitor,’ ‘Report’ Protesters on Student Visas

The new order, titled “Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism,” calls on universities to “monitor for and report activities…

News February 5
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Preparing Your College Campus for the U.S. Presidential Inauguration, crisis communications, protests, Donald Trump

Preparing Your College Campus for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Inauguration

Planning for the 2025 inauguration should include developing crisis communication plans, traditional and non-traditional partnerships, and agreements.

Insights January 8
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UC Berkeley Antisemitism Lawsuit

Pro-Palestine Students Can Intervene in UC Berkeley Antisemitism Lawsuit, Judge Rules

The new ruling allows six pro-Palestine student "intervenors" to present additional defenses that UC Berkeley cannot raise.

News November 4
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Pro-Palestine Protests

Which Colleges Have Had Pro-Palestine Protests This Fall?

While fewer colleges are experiencing pro-Palestine protests compared to last spring, some activists say they are using a…

Insights October 25
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UNC-Chapel Hill

UNC-Chapel Hill Ups Security for Pro-Palestine Group’s ‘Week of Resistance’

Students for Justice in Palestine held an event each day last week, one of which aimed to “honor…

News October 10
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Are You Ready for Your Next Protest? A Dozen Considerations for Campus Administrators, Israel-Hamas war, pro-Palestinian protestors

Are You Ready for Your Next Protest? A Dozen Considerations for Campus Administrators

Planning, communication with protestors and the general public, tabletop exercises, and command post set-up are all important measures…

Insights October 1
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University of California Board Approves More Weapons, Ammo for Campus Police Departments, UC Berkeley, UCSF, UCLA, UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced

University of California Board Approves More Weapons, Ammo for Campus Police Departments

Five campus police departments requested additional equipment, including UC Berkeley, UCSF, UCLA, UC Santa Cruz, and UC Merced.

News September 25
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150 Pro-Palestinian Protestors Hold Walkout at UNC, Spray Paint Buildings, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Israel/Hamas war

150 Pro-Palestinian Protestors Hold Walkout at UNC, Spray Paint Buildings

The demonstration, called “Walk out for the West Bank,” was led by UNC Students for Justice in Palestine.

News September 23
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University of California Bans Encampments, Masking, and Blocking Paths, UC, California State University, CSU, Michael V. Drake, Mildred A. Garcia

University of California Bans Encampments, Masking, and Blocking Paths

The California State University system is enacting similar policies.

News August 21
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