UT student suing university officials faces suspension over pro-Palestinian protests

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A hearing happening later this week will determine whether a University of Texas student will be suspended for his actions connected to a pro-Palestinian protest that happened on the UT campus back in April.

That student, Ammer Qaddumi, is now suing UT President Jay Hartzell and UT Vice President Sharon Wood, according to a lawsuit, saying they violated his First Amendment rights.

KXAN reached out to the university regarding the lawsuit. A spokesperson for...