Illinois passes Israel-lobby backed law against divestment from West Bank settlements. Read more about Video: Ali Abunimah on efforts to outlaw Israel boycott in US, Canada 

New attempts to repress boycott, divestment and sanctions movement with legislation civil rights defenders say is unconstitutional. Read more about Illinois law would force state to boycott companies accused of boycotting Israel 

Memo had been given to Chancellor Wise by pro-Israel donor incensed by Salaita’s firing. Read more about Univ. of Illinois fails to explain missing Salaita memo 

Professor fired over Gaza tweets says university’s refusal to release records is “willful, intentional and in bad faith.” Read more about Salaita sues Univ. of Illinois for refusing to release emails related to firing 

Acting on a request from The Electronic Intifada, the Illinois Attorney General has asked the University of Illinois to explain why it cannot find a memo about Steven Salaita handed to Chancellor Phyllis Wise by a major pro-Israel donor. Read more about Attorney general: Univ. of Illinois must explain why Salaita memo can't be found 

After student walk-out, Salaita reaffirmed his commitment to teaching and called on the university to reinstate him. Read more about Breaking silence, Salaita calls on Univ. of Illinois to rescind his firing over Gaza tweets 

Phyllis Wise acknowledged the negative impact her decision to fire Israel critic Steven Salaita is having on the university. Read more about Illinois chancellor says she should have “consulted with more people” before firing Palestinian scholar 

There is mounting national and international outrage at the firing of Steven Salaita over his criticisms of Israel. Read more about Students take demand to rehire Salaita directly to Univ. of Illinois trustees