Trump Subpoenas Teachers Union for Info on Pro-Palestine Students
The expansive subpoena asked the American Federation of Teachers headquarters for information related to a vandalism case against Michigan students. The post Trump Subpoenas Teachers Union for Info on Pro-Palestine Students appeared first on The Intercept .
The Trump administration has enlisted the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in a case involving alleged vandalism at the University of Michigan. Federal prosecutors have issued a grand jury subpoena to the AFT, which has not been previously reported. Additionally, the Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO), an AFT local at the university, received a notice to provide information and testimony to a grand jury.
Critics view the subpoenas as an attempt to broaden the administration's crackdown on left-leaning protest and labor organizing. GEO's president, Hiab Teshome, faced felony embezzlement charges and has since been cleared of wrongdoing. The subpoenas demand extensive union records, including membership rolls, payroll records, and meeting minutes from January 2023 onwards.
The administration has labeled some activists and groups as terrorists, casting a wide net in its investigation into student protesters.
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