Federal judge pauses UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions The decision means this university’s Students for Justice in Palestine event will be able to hold a vigil on Oct. 7. Akshaj Gaur October 1, 2024
Federal judge hears arguments over UMD’s Oct. 7 event restrictions This university's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter's lawsuit alleges that the Oct. 7 event restrictions violate students’ rights. Akshaj Gaur October 1, 2024
Students for Justice in Palestine chapter sues UMD, USM for Oct. 7 event restrictions The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court of Maryland, said the defendants violated students’ First Amendment rights. Marwa Barakat September 18, 2024
3 fraternity chapters to continue lawsuit against UMD after cease and desist The updated lawsuit alleges that the university “infringed thousands of students’ civil rights” during its pause of IFC and PHA organizations' activities. Diamondback Staff April 5, 2024
Kappa Alpha Theta sorority chapter sues UMD over Greek life suspension In addition to Kappa Alpha Theta — a member of the Panhellenic Association — the lawsuit also lists six anonymous plaintiffs designated as Jane Does. Diamondback Staff April 4, 2024
Prince George’s County Board of Education votes to include labor agreement in school building project A labor agreement will decide the conditions for construction workers beforehand. Sasha Allen September 29, 2023
P.G. County agrees to pay $20 million to family of man killed by county police officer The officer has been charged with second-degree murder and voluntary and involuntary manslaughter. Madison Peek September 28, 2020
Prince George’s County Police chief resigns after allegations of racism in the department A 94-page report released Thursday alleged that the department was entrenched in systemic racism. Rina Torchinsky June 18, 2020
The College Board only makes educational inequality worse It's time to end the College Board's power over college admissions. Allison Cochrane May 25, 2020