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The Harvard 'Die-in' That Set Off a Debate Over Protest and Punishment

The aftermath of a pro-Palestinian 'die-in' protest at Harvard Business School continues to fuel national debate over campus activism, antisemitism, and university responses to unrest. During the protest, an Israeli American student, Yoav Segev, was allegedly assaulted while recording the event, sparking controversy over the university's handling of the incident. The episode has become a focal point for Republican lawmakers, who argue that Harvard failed to adequately punish the student protesters and allowed a hostile environment for Jewish students.

Legal and political fallout has persisted, with federal agencies and congressional committees citing the incident in efforts to pressure Harvard to change its policies. The two student protesters involved, Elom Tettey-Tamaklo and Ibrahim Bharmal, maintain that they were unfairly targeted due to their race and have faced significant personal and professional consequences. Although criminal charges were dropped, the university's actions and the broader debate over free speech, discrimination, and campus discipline remain unresolved, reflecting deep divisions across American higher education.

Original article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/us/harvard-palestinian-protest-die-in-lawsuit.html
Source Id: 2025-10-856319117

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