Michigan University Undercover Agents Surveil Gaza Protesters
The University of Michigan employed private investigators from City Shield to conduct extensive surveillance of pro-Palestinian student groups, including following, recording, and eavesdropping on students on and off campus. These tactics, which involved intimidation and even physical threats, resulted in at least $800,000 in university spending and were used to support charges against students, most of which were later dropped. The university denies targeting students based on beliefs, but the surveillance escalated following police raids and has created a chilling effect on free speech. This extensive security operation, including undercover and overt measures, cost the university millions of dollars.
John Q. Hosedrinker