City College of New York Censors Pro-Palestinian Book Talk

City College of New York Censors Pro-Palestinian Book Talk

In April 2018, the City College of New York cancelled a Students for Justice in Palestine-organized book event for fear it would generate negative publicity.

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Palestine Children’s Book: Threats & Censorship

Palestine Children’s Book: Threats & Censorship

In November 2017, a New York City book store was compelled to hide copies of a children’s alphabet book, P is for Palestine, behind the cash register, and ultimately release a statement denouncing boycotts for Palestinian rights after local Israel supporters and a prominent local synagogue complained about the book.

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Brooklyn College Students Cleared After 5 Hour Hearing

Brooklyn College Students Cleared After 5 Hour Hearing

In spring 2016, two well-known leaders of City University of New York-Brooklyn College SJP were investigated, charged with student conduct violations and ultimately exonerated after they briefly protested during a faculty council meeting to voice concerns over tuition increases, faculty diversity, police surveillance and other topics.

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