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Michigan anti-Israel activists indicted for threats, vandalism against UMich officials, Jewish site

The activists face a maximum penalty of five years' imprisonment for conspiracy to transmit threats.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather for a mock trial against the University of Michigan's Board of Regents on the university's campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on April 21, 2025; Illustrative.
University of Michigan professor Derek Peterson praises campus pro-Palestinian protesters during his commencement speech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2, 2026.

University of Michigan crossed a dangerous line with Jewish students - opinion

University of Michigan professor Derek Peterson praises campus pro-Palestinian protesters during his commencement speech in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May 2, 2026.

Over 2,000 UMich students, staff, alumni back professor for praising anti-Israel activists

Students protest in support of Palestine during the University of Michigan's Spring Commencement ceremony on May 4, 2024; file photo.

Michigan University professor praises anti-Israel student activists in commencement speech


The Squad holds emotional press conference calling for permanent ceasefire, meeting with Biden

Both Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) were in tears as they spoke of the humanitarian crisis and the number of children killed in Gaza. 

 US REP. Rashida Tlaib (left) kisses Rep. Cori Bush as they take part in a protest outside the US Capitol in Washington last month, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

US-Israel pressure impacts Arab-American polls in Michigan - analysis

There is more support for Israel's war effort in the US than what the media portrays. Arab voters in Michigan express dissatisfaction with Biden's policies.

 Benjamin Netanyahu and Joe Biden

Michigan's 100,000 'uncommitted' votes show Israel impact on Biden

About 13.2% of Michigan Democrats cast a ballot for "uncommitted" in the primary, following a weeks-long push by activists.

Palestinian-American congresswoman Rashida Tlaib attends a pro-Palestinian protest in Dearborn, Michigan, US, May 16, 2021.

'Uncommitted' protest vote against Biden in Mich. primary receives over 15% of vote

Michigan is expected to play a decisive role in the head-to-head Nov. 5 US presidential election, a likely rematch between Biden and Trump.

REP. RASHIDA TLAIB (D-Michigan) speaks at a climate rally in Iowa in January.

Biden reaches out to Michigan's Arab-American community amid Gaza war

The Biden administration is making overtures to Arab-Americans in Dearborn, Michigan in an effort to solidify the Arab vote while maintaining support for Israel.

 Members of the Jewish Voice for Peace group and allies rally in support of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a protest in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., November 7, 2023.

Rashida Tlaib casts 'uncommitted' vote in Michigan primary protesting Biden's Israel policies

Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American woman in Congress, represents a district with the highest population of Middle East and North African people in the country. 

 Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) addresses attendees as she takes part in a protest calling for a ceasefire in Gaza outside the U.S. Capitol

Jewish students at University of Michigan strive for interfaith, inter-political dialogue

Resolutions against Israel further increased divisions on campus. 

TWO INSTRUCTORS from the University of Michigan denied recommendation letters for a study abroad program because the students’ preferred destination was Israel

Michigan's Arab American, left-wing communities vow 'uncommitted' against Biden in upcoming primary

"Michigan voters are sending Biden a clear message in the February 27 Democratic primary that he can count us out.

REP. RASHIDA TLAIB (D-Michigan) speaks at a climate rally in Iowa in January.

A Palestinian state is Biden's only hope to beat Trump in Michigan - opinion

The Biden administration’s fixation with getting Israel to capitulate and agree to a Palestinian state has gone far beyond persistence and has now entered the realm of obsession.

 US PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN attends the start of the Israeli war cabinet meeting, in Tel Aviv, October 18, 2023.

WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with Democrats at holiday party

Bernice Smith, 90, was filmed hitting protesters with her cane, an act she insists was self-defense.

 A brawl breaks out between Democratic Party activists and pro-Palestinian protesters at a Democratic holiday party in Detroit, December 2023.