/tags/protests Protests en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Fri, 30 May 2025 12:26:15 GMT /crime-justice/2025-05-30/austin-tx-racial-justice-protests-apd-injuries-less-lethal-force-lawsuits-settlements Nearly 30 people sued the city over the Austin Police Department's use of so-called less-lethal ammunition five years ago. Fri, 30 May 2025 12:26:15 GMT /crime-justice/2025-05-30/austin-tx-racial-justice-protests-apd-injuries-less-lethal-force-lawsuits-settlements Andrew Weber /crime-justice/2025-05-02/university-of-texas-austin-judges-order-2024-palestinian-protests In one case, the university had pushed to delete records related to an arrest. In another, the university was accused of hiding communications on encrypted apps. Fri, 02 May 2025 19:26:01 GMT /crime-justice/2025-05-02/university-of-texas-austin-judges-order-2024-palestinian-protests Andrew Weber /austin/2025-05-02/austin-tx-protest-march-50501-trump-elon-musk-may-day Community members said they were decided to join the protests because of the Trump administration's stance on LGBTQ+ issues and cuts to federal grants that have had local effects. Fri, 02 May 2025 16:16:29 GMT /austin/2025-05-02/austin-tx-protest-march-50501-trump-elon-musk-may-day Andrew Weber /education/2025-05-01/university-of-texas-austin-students-pro-palestinian-protests-lawsuit The four plaintiffs, two of whom are recent graduates and two who are current students, allege UT Austin violated their First Amendment rights. They also state in the federal lawsuit that they fear further retaliation for pro-Palestinian activism. Thu, 01 May 2025 19:42:16 GMT /education/2025-05-01/university-of-texas-austin-students-pro-palestinian-protests-lawsuit Becky Fogel /politics/2025-04-30/texas-day-of-drag-ut-austin-university-system-ban Two of the state’s most powerful university systems, the University of Texas and Texas A&M, have led efforts to censor drag performances on public college campuses. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:00:03 GMT /politics/2025-04-30/texas-day-of-drag-ut-austin-university-system-ban Sarah Brager /crime-justice/2025-04-29/university-of-texas-austin-private-messaging-apps-signal-official-communication-public-information-protests The lawyer for a protester arrested at a pro-Israel event argues UT officials actively hid communications about the case by using apps that can delete messages. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:36:14 GMT /crime-justice/2025-04-29/university-of-texas-austin-private-messaging-apps-signal-official-communication-public-information-protests Andrew Weber /education/2025-04-25/trump-administration-reverses-student-visa-terminations-texas-impact-still-uncertain Hundreds of students and recent graduates in Texas have had their legal status changed by the U.S Department of State over the last few weeks. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:19:56 GMT /education/2025-04-25/trump-administration-reverses-student-visa-terminations-texas-impact-still-uncertain Lucio Vasquez /politics/2025-04-21/thousands-across-texas-join-50501-protests-against-the-trump-administration The coordinated, nationwide protests against the Trump administration saw major turnout in Houston, Austin, Fort Worth and San Antonio. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:43:36 GMT /politics/2025-04-21/thousands-across-texas-join-50501-protests-against-the-trump-administration Lucio Vasquez /politics/2025-04-06/photos-see-demonstrators-in-austin-and-around-the-country-rally-in-hands-off-protests NPR member station photographers documented what they saw at the demonstrations against the Trump administration, from cuts and layoffs to federal departments to mass deportations. Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:38:26 GMT /politics/2025-04-06/photos-see-demonstrators-in-austin-and-around-the-country-rally-in-hands-off-protests NPR Staff /crime-justice/2025-04-03/austin-police-officer-previously-accused-of-excessive-force-confirmed-for-state-board-by-texas-senate One Senate Democrat joined Republicans, providing the margin needed to approve Justin Berry to the state law enforcement board. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:13:19 GMT /crime-justice/2025-04-03/austin-police-officer-previously-accused-of-excessive-force-confirmed-for-state-board-by-texas-senate Kayla Guo