The Portland State University professor put on leave after being captured on video self-identifying as a member of Hamas in June could sue the school , documents show.

Yasmeen Hanoosh, who teaches Arabic language and literature, claims the university’s reaction to a video clip of her saying “I am Hamas” and the decision to put her on leave were discriminatory and that her activity was protected by the First Amendment, according to a tort claim Wednesday signaling her intent to sue.

The document gives a first account of Hanoosh’s side of the story, and said the video clip was taken out of context and that she made the remarks sarcastically.

“We believe PSU discriminated against Dr. Hanoosh based on her national origin and her protected First Amendment activity – off campus conduct on

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