UT Dallas Professor Sues University After Arrest During Pro-Palestinian Protest

Lawsuit Filed Against UT Dallas

• 🎯 A Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, Dr. Ali Asgar Alibhai, has filed a lawsuit against the institution.
• 🗓️ The lawsuit stems from events in May 2024 involving a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.

Arrest and Allegations

• 🚨 At least 21 individuals were arrested in connection with the protest, including Professor Alibhai.
• 🗣️ The professor claims he was merely an observer and not a participant in the protest.
• ⚖️ He alleges he was violently arrested and faced ongoing retaliation, despite being cleared by a Colin County grand jury.

Claims of Discrimination

• 🚫 His lawyer asserts that Professor Alibhai was treated differently than his white counterparts who were also arrested.
• 🕌 The legal team believes the university discriminated against him due to his Muslim and South Asian identity.

Post-Arrest Restrictions

• 🚫 Upon returning to campus, the professor faced additional restrictions, including being barred from engaging with students.
• 🏢 Professor Alibhai remains employed by the university.
• 📰 UT Dallas stated they have not yet been notified of the lawsuit.