Student protests that erupted on campuses after the Gaza war’s onset were once among the largest seen since Vietnam. Recent coverage finds that aggressive disciplinary actions, combined with political pressure from state actors and federal scrutiny, have substantially curbed the movement’s visibility on many campuses. Universities used suspensions, arrests, and administrative sanctions alongside policing and legal referrals; state and federal tensions over campus speech and Title IX enforcement complicated campus responses. Student organizers say the measures chilled protest activity and shifted tactics to smaller, less visible forms of advocacy. Why it matters: the episode underscores how administrative policy, external political pressures and enforcement choices can reshape campus climate and the trajectory of student movements. Campus leaders should expect persistent legal and reputational fallout and plan communications, risk management and student‑support responses accordingly.