University Cancels Valedictorian's Speech Over Palestine Support: Safety Concerns Cited

The University of Southern California (USC) is under fire for cancelling the valedictorian speech of Muslim student Asna Tabassum. Tabassum has accused the university of silencing her due to her views on human rights, specifically regarding the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. USC Provost Andrew Guzman stated that the decision was not related to freedom of speech, but rather based on safety concerns amidst the heated discussions surrounding the Middle East conflict. The Council of American Islamic Relations has also expressed outrage over the situation.