A first-year student who was suspended last semester for taking down posters of Israeli hostages is now suing NYU, alleging the disciplinary action did not align with the university’s conduct policies and constituted “excessive sanctions.” The student, Hafiza Khalique, is calling for her suspension to be reversed, arguing NYU’s decision was “arbitrary and capricious.” In.
John Nacion/Getty ImagesA New York University student who was suspended for tearing down pro-Israel posters on campus is suing the school for allegedly unfairly sanctioning her, according to a complaint filed April 5 by the student’s lawyer.The complaint alleges that NYU’s punishment of Hafiza Khalique was “arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with the NYU Student Code,” and that some of the sanctions Khalique received were “excessive” in relation to her actions. Jonathan Wallace, Khal
A lawyer advising some of the suspended protestors stated that the university is planning to postpone suspended protestors’ Accountability Hearings until all have had their preliminary hearings.