/tags/protests Protests en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:43:43 GMT /education/2025-06-19/once-again-targeting-higher-ed-texas-lawmakers-limit-faculty-influence-campus-protests Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:43:43 GMT /education/2025-06-19/once-again-targeting-higher-ed-texas-lawmakers-limit-faculty-influence-campus-protests Jessica Priest, Sneha Dey /politics/2025-06-16/austin-tx-no-kings-protest-capitol-march Thousands of people gathered at the Capitol for one of the thousands of demonstrations that took place across the country Saturday. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:40:25 GMT /politics/2025-06-16/austin-tx-no-kings-protest-capitol-march Leila Saidane /austin/2025-06-13/undocumented-immigrants-anti-ice-protests-deportation-austin-tx Many residents without legal status are staying away from anti-ICE protests because they don't feel safe. More demonstrations are planned for the weekend. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:01:00 GMT /austin/2025-06-13/undocumented-immigrants-anti-ice-protests-deportation-austin-tx Greta Díaz González Vázquez /crime-justice/2025-06-10/gov-abbott-says-texas-is-ready-to-deploy-state-troopers-as-immigration-protests-escalate While protests in Houston, San Antonio and Dallas remained mostly peaceful, tensions flared in Austin on Monday evening. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:10:54 GMT /crime-justice/2025-06-10/gov-abbott-says-texas-is-ready-to-deploy-state-troopers-as-immigration-protests-escalate Lucio Vasquez /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