Northwestern Prof Alleges Pro-Palestinian Stand Cost Tenure

By Grace Elletson · July 14, 2026, 8:59 PM EDT

Northwestern University denied tenure for a journalism professor and set him up for termination because he spoke openly about his support for Palestinians and blocked police from clearing a student encampment...

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Case Information

Case Title

Thrasher v. Northwestern University et al

Case Number

1:26-cv-08254

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

442 Civil Rights: Jobs

Date Filed

July 13, 2026