Student sues University of Michigan over alleged surveillance tied to Gaza protests
A University of Michigan student is suing the institution for alleged violations of his constitutional rights related to surveillance during protests against Israel's actions in Gaza. The lawsuit claims that the university and private investigators engaged in intimidation tactics, including falsifying police reports and illegal stalking. The student, Josiah Walker, asserts that these actions caused him significant psychological distress and violated his rights to free speech and privacy.
- ▪Josiah Walker, a student at the University of Michigan, is suing the university for alleged unconstitutional surveillance during pro-Palestinian protests.
- ▪The lawsuit claims that the university conspired with private investigators to intimidate and retaliate against Walker, causing him psychological trauma.
- ▪The suit alleges violations of Walker's First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendment rights, including illegal surveillance and falsified police reports.
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Pro-Palestinian students protest at an encampment on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on 28 April 2024. Photograph: Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenPro-Palestinian students protest at an encampment on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on 28 April 2024. Photograph: Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty ImagesUS universitiesStudent sues University of Michigan over alleged surveillance tied to Gaza protestsLawsuit says university and private investigators conspired to intimidate, terrorize and retaliate against Josiah WalkerTom PerkinsThu 21 May 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 21 May 2026 07.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA University of Michigan student is suing the school, accusing it of violating his…
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