ACLU criticizes Nessel for ‘excessive’ response to pro-Palestinian protests at U-M
16 September 2024 at 15:16
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Michigan denounced Attorney General Dana Nessel for filing criminal charges last week against nine people involved in peaceful, pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Michigan, saying it was an “unnecessary escalation” that risks “chilling future speech.” “The right to protest peacefully is a cornerstone of our nation’s democracy,” the ACLU said in a lengthy statement. “Many of the charges by the MIOAG broadcast an alarming signal to students who engage in protest on campuses, as well as those who participate in acts of civil disobedience, which are not uncommon in a protest environment.”