Sereen Haddad, a Palestinian American student, completed her psychology degree with honors but cannot graduate due to her activism for Palestinian rights. She faced police brutality during a protest at Virginia Commonwealth University, which has implications for free speech and international law. Despite not being charged, Haddad sustained serious injuries. The university's changing policies during protests illustrate a larger trend diminishing recognized freedoms amid political and ethical challenges surrounding the conflict in Gaza, threatening long-standing international norms governing speech and law.
Haddad's diploma is withheld due to her activism for Palestinian rights, revealing troubling implications for freedom of speech and laws of armed conflict.
The brutal clash during the attempted encampment exemplifies a shift in the university's policies, reflecting broader issues regarding international legal standards and political responsibilities.
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