Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment charging eight pro-Palestinian activists with conspiracy related to an alleged intimidation campaign targeting University of Michigan officials.

The charges stem from what authorities describe as efforts to pressure the university to cut financial ties with Israel-related investments. The activists are accused of engaging in a coordinated campaign of intimidation against university officials.

According to the indictment, the alleged activities were part of broader efforts to influence the university's policies regarding Israel. The case involves multiple defendants who prosecutors say worked together in the conspiracy.

The charges come amid ongoing campus tensions nationwide over Israel-Palestine issues, with universities facing pressure from various activist groups regarding their policies and investments. The University of Michigan has been among the institutions where such activism has been particularly visible.

The defendants face federal conspiracy charges, though specific details about the alleged intimidation tactics were not fully detailed in available court documents. The case represents one of the more significant federal prosecutions related to campus activism on Israel-Palestine issues in recent months.