NYU has reportedly filed more than 180 disciplinary cases against students and faculty who participated in campus protests calling for a ceasefire and greater accountability over the war in Gaza.

These demonstrations were part of a national movement, where students raised their voices in defense of human rights and against U.S. military aid to Israel.

At NYU, many of these actions were peaceful — involving teach-ins, vigils, and public demonstrations.

Now, instead of standing up for students, NYU is softening under the pressure from Trump's Administration and self-censorship. 

According to reports by the Washington Square News, the university has launched a sweeping disciplinary crackdown — sending a chilling message that speaking up about war and injustice can cost you your academic future.

We call on NYU President Linda Mills and the university’s Office of Student Conduct to immediately drop all disciplinary cases related to peaceful Gaza protests.

Affirm NYU’s commitment to free speech, peaceful dissent, and academic freedom. Universities should foster debate — not punish conscience.