UT-Austin student sues over arrest during pro-Palestinian demonstrations
Ammer Qaddumi alleges UT-Austin violated his First Amendment rights. He still faces potential disciplinary action from the school. Full Story
![Palestine Solidarity Committee student organizer Ammer Qaddumi is detained by University of Texas Police, during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas at Austin campus, on April 24, 2024.](https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/DRqzIIzvlY9Oco3T9ddmo7ZUJJ4=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/af72206c0c130b2a0354bd22f8ce4e9c/0424%20UT%20Protests%20JS%20TT%2063.jpg)
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Ammer Qaddumi alleges UT-Austin violated his First Amendment rights. He still faces potential disciplinary action from the school. Full Story
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