Columbia University and Princeton University are currently facing criticism for their handling of protests and journalistic freedom on campus. At Columbia, an unauthorized pro-Hamas protest took place, leading to calls for accountability from the university's president due to perceived neglect towards Jewish and Israeli students, faculty, and staff. Meanwhile, Princeton is being challenged by FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights in Education) and the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) for their use of no-contact orders, which are alleged to be weaponized against student journalists, particularly those reporting on pro-Israel matters. The situation at Princeton has been highlighted as a violation of free speech policies, with the university's previous commitment to free speech being called into question.
Remember President Eisgruber touting Princeton’s supposed commitment to free speech? The university has been allowing pro-Palestinian students to get “no-contact orders” against conservative Jewish students trying to report on protests: @abigailandwords: https://t.co/CqLs83C4LB
Abigail Anthony: Princeton 'No-Communication' Orders Are Violation of Free-Speech Policies, ADL, FIRE Allege | National Review Amazing to see how expansively these orders are imposed and applied https://t.co/skJr2KDeuM
FIRE and ADL to Princeton: “This systematic weaponization of no-contact orders to silence pro-Israel journalism — or any journalism — cannot stand.” @NRO https://t.co/PPYuQQPe9G
JUST SENT: FIRE and the @ADL are challenging @Princeton’s ongoing improper use of no-contact orders, allowing them to be weaponized against student journalists. https://t.co/MiVnYZNLHV
Right now at @Columbia: An UNAUTHORIZED pro-Hamas protest By refusing to hold the organizers accountable, Columbia is sending a big fuck you to every Jewish and Israeli student, faculty, or staff. The President of Columbia needs to be held accountable. (thread w/ videos)