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Professor Sues Texas University Over Cancelled Palestine Talk

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 13:00 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 13:00 | 1 source | 1 article

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A professor in Texas has filed a lawsuit against a university after his contract was terminated following the planned hosting of a talk related to Palestine. The professor claims the university's decision to terminate his contract was a violation of his academic freedom and constituted wrongful termination. The lawsuit seeks damages and reinstatement of his position.

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Professor sues Texas university that terminated contract after Palestine talk Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 25 mar. 2026, 13:00 (2 hours ago) Excellent

Professor sues Texas university that terminated contract after Palestine talk

Idris Robinson says Texas State violated his constitutional rights over off-campus talk seized on by pro-Israel activistsPhilosophy professor Idris Robinson has sued Texas State University officials, asserting that the school violated his constitutional rights by ending his contract after he gave a talk on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict off-campus in another state where a fight broke out, the Guardian has learned.Perhaps in part because Robinson did not introduce himself as connected to Texas

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