Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure
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Legal aid requests for pro-Palestine advocacy remain high in 2025 despite Trump administration pressure on US campuses.
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A legal aid group reported that requests for assistance from pro-Palestine advocates remained high in 2025. This sustained demand for legal aid indicates that pro-Palestine advocacy continues on US campuses. The group suggests this persistence occurs despite tactics employed by the Trump administration. The ongoing legal aid requests highlight continued activism and potential challenges faced by students and groups expressing pro-Palestine views.
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