The complaint alleges that the decision to remove fourth-year Manuel Rivera from on-campus housing and place him on an involuntary leave of absence was a violation of both the First Amendment and Illinois and Chicago housing law.
At a press briefing, Mamayan Jabateh, formerly identified by UCUP as “Student B.,” spoke about their arrest by CPD in December. UCUP did not offer reporters the chance to ask questions during the event.
The University has had a long and complicated history with migrant and refugee communities, with most of the efforts initiated by faculty and students rather than administration.
