Graduates Display Signs at CUNY Law Ceremony
Some graduates held signs and flags during a law-school graduation last week. The demonstration called for the school to divest and referenced events in Gaza.
New York PostFootage showed messages including “CUNY divest from genocide NOW,” “no tuition for Israeli crimes,” and “Jews against genocide.” Others displayed Palestinian flags.
The school has seen similar protests since the October 2023 attacks by Hamas and the subsequent Gaza conflict. A 2023 graduate delivered a speech critical of Israel and police, prompting the school to cancel student speakers the following year. Graduates in 2025 walked out of the ceremony to hold a separate demonstration. The most recent protest was first reported by Jewish Breaking News.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- 2023
Graduate delivered speech critical of Israel and police.
1 sourceNew York Post - 2024
School canceled student speakers at ceremony.
1 sourceNew York Post - 2025
Graduates walked out to hold separate demonstration.
1 sourceNew York Post - Last week
Graduates displayed signs and flags at ceremony.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
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Local media may increase coverage of campus protests.
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School may review speaker policies for future ceremonies.
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