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University of Maryland-Baltimore students threaten to disrupt graduation over Sen. Cardin’s pro-Israel record

Cardin, who is the School of Social Work’s keynote speaker, said his speech is simply about encouraging students to pursue public service

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Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD)

A group of University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Social Work students have threatened to protest the school’s May 17 graduation over the scheduled keynote speaker, Sen. Ben Cardin, (D-MD), the state’s senior senator and a pro-Israel stalwart.  

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