CAIR-MA Stands in Solidarity with Student Protesters at Boston University, Emerson, Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, Tufts, UMass Amherst, and across the Commonwealth

CAIR-MA stands in solidarity with the students at Emerson, Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, Tufts, UMass Amherst, and beyond, who are using their voices to protest against war in Palestine. The power of protest is profound—it can raise awareness, spark important conversations, and drive meaningful change. By exercising your right to free speech, you are helping to shape the discourse and promote a more just world. Your actions are working. 

We encourage you to keep speaking up peacefully and with purpose. Your commitment to non-violent protest demonstrates the strength and impact of collective action. Your voices are essential in highlighting injustice and advocating for the principles of human rights, peace, and compassion. 

As you continue to advocate for your beliefs, know that CAIR-MA supports your right to do so without fear of retaliation. We call on college administrators, faculty, and campus security to ensure that you can protest safely and that your rights are respected. Please familiarize yourself with your student handbooks so that you understand your rights on campus, and check out our Pro-Palestinian Student Activist Resource Guidecreated in partnership with the National Lawyer’s Guild.

If you encounter any legal issues or feel that your rights are being infringed upon, we encourage you to contact CAIR-MA at info@ma.cair.com and 617-862-9159 for legal support and guidance. Our team is closely monitoring these communications and the situation on the ground at universities across Massachusetts.

Thank you for your courage and dedication. We believe in you and stand with you as you work toward a better and more equitable world. Keep using your voice, and know that you are not alone.