Ammer Qaddumi learned last week that he will be suspended until Aug. 15, 2025. Qaddumi sued the university and two of its leaders in August for allegedly violating his right to free speech.
Ammer Qaddumi, a UT Austin student, encourages students to disperse during a pro-Palestinian walkout and protest on April 24. UT Austin suspended him on Oct. 23, saying he violated university rules during the demonstration.
In a declaration included in the court filing, Qaddumi stated he was planning to graduate next May and was hoping to attend law school beginning in the fall of 2025., Qaddumi is seeking a temporary restraining order to prevent UT Austin from enforcing the suspension. U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman has given university officials until 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 to respond to the motion.
UT Austin spokesperson Mike Rosen told KUT News that while common outdoor areas are public forums, the university can still enforce"time, place and manner restrictions." According to Thursday’s court filing, Qaddumi learned on July 25 that he was facing suspension for his participation in the protest. UT Austin claimed he violated its rules because the Palestine Solidarity Committee moved forward with the demonstration after university officials told the group the night before and the morning of the event that it was not allowed to hold the gathering. UT also accused Qaddumi of “engaging in disruptive conduct” and “promoting or inciting disruptive conduct.
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