Six Swarthmore College students suspended over pro-Palestinian camp

theguardian.comPublished: 5/2/2025

Summary

Swarthmore College faced significant backlash after suspending six students for setting up an encampment, with four of them being people of color and low-income first-generation students. The administration claimed the protesters violated campus policies but did not respond to a request for comment. Meanwhile, similar antisemitic harassment concerns have led to increased restrictions at other institutions, including Yale and Tulane University, which saw protests disrupted or ended abruptly. Despite these challenges, SJP members plan to remain on campus, emphasizing their commitment to Palestinian solidarity amid ongoing genocidal violence.