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title: UMD statement on SJP litigation
date: 2025-08-06T00:00:00-04:00
author: Hafsa Siddiqi
canonical_url: "https://umdrightnow.umd.edu/news-releases/umd-statement-on-sjp-litigation"
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News Releases

#  UMD statement on SJP litigation 

        August 06, 2025

  UMD Students for Justice in Palestine (“UMD SJP”) and the University of Maryland announce the litigation in federal court has been mutually resolved through a settlement agreement with no admission of liability by  
the University. Further information about this case, including Judge Peter J. Messitte’s October 1, 2024, memorandum opinion granting UMD SJP’s motion for a preliminary injunction, can be found [here](https://umdrightnow.umd.edu/statement-on-october-1-federal-court-ruling) and [here](https://marylandmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/UMD-decision-10-1-2024.pdf).  
UMD SJP is a registered University student organization in good standing which has had more than 100 events on campus since October 7, 2023, for which it consistently followed the University’s policies and procedures  
governing such events.

The University reiterates its support for the First Amendment and particularly making campus space available for individuals and groups of all viewpoints to share their opinions pursuant to its Guidelines for Expressive Activities and the First Amendment. The University takes very seriously its responsibilities for the safety and security of all University students and other members of its community.