Philosophy professor Idris Robinson has filed a lawsuit against Texas State University officials, alleging the school violated his constitutional rights by terminating his contract after he gave a talk on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Robinson, who served as an assistant professor, was placed on administrative leave last year following complaints the university allegedly received in connection to his presentation on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The talk took place off-campus in another state, where a fight reportedly broke out during the event.

According to court documents, Robinson did not identify himself as affiliated with Texas State University during the presentation. Pro-Israel social media accounts later identified Robinson's connection to the university approximately one year after the event and launched a campaign targeting the school's leadership, demanding his termination.

The campaign against Robinson included accusations that he was a terrorist and had incited violence, according to the lawsuit. These allegations prompted the university's response that ultimately led to Robinson being placed on leave and his contract being terminated.

Robinson's lawsuit asserts that Texas State University violated his constitutional rights in its handling of the situation. The case highlights ongoing tensions surrounding academic speech and institutional responses to faculty statements on controversial political topics.

Texas State University has not publicly responded to the specific allegations in Robinson's lawsuit. The case adds to a growing number of legal disputes involving university faculty and their speech on politically sensitive subjects, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.