1. United States
2. Conn.
3. Letter

The recent wave of student protests across U.S. campuses, sparked by the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian Columbia University students, calls for urgent attention. These students, along with their peers at Yale University, New York University, and Boston area universities, are demanding divestment from military weapons and manufacturers supplying the Israel Defence Forces. They are challenging the influence of corporate investments in universities and the suppression of free speech. It is crucial to address these concerns and uphold the democratic values of our nation. Therefore, it is requested that you endorse these student protesters, affirming their right to peaceful protest and free speech. This endorsement would send a strong message that the voices of our youth are heard and valued, and that their concerns about international human rights issues are taken seriously.