there have been hundreds of protesters Arrested Protests continue against Israel’s bombing of Gaza in the last 24 hours University campus Across the country.
Most demonstrations have been called for Busted From companies that support Israel and war in gaza,
But University of California, Los AngelesWhile there is a large law enforcement presence, police have declared a pro-Palestinian protest on campus. unlawful assembly, a source told CNN. This is usually the step taken before ordering individuals to disperse or face arrest.
Meanwhile, at the University of Arizona, law enforcement used Pepper balls and rubber bullets Wednesday against protesters, the university said in a statement.
In New York, after nearly 300 protesters were arrested overnight Tuesday at Columbia University and City College, there are still unanswered questions about how many of the students who occupied Hamilton Hall were students and how many were not. There is ongoing discussion about what will happen with graduation, the ongoing presence of the NYPD on campus, and the university’s next steps.
Here are the latest developments:
City College of New York: The university said in a statement that the university is surveying damage caused to several buildings and grounds after protesters broke glass doors, painted on walls and vandalized public property Tuesday night. statement Wednesday.
Columbia University: President Minouche Shafiq addresses the campus community In a letter issued on Wednesday, noting that the “huge increase” of protests “pushed the university to the brink.” Final exams are taking place in school but we are going completely remote For any examination on the main campus, according to a letter sent to students.
Dartmouth College: there were many people Arrested During a pro-Palestine protest at Dartmouth College on Wednesday night, according to a CNN affiliate WMUR,
Fordham University: At least 15 people were arrested after dozens of protesters camped inside the university Lowenstein Building, according to a statement from the school. The school asked the NYPD to remain on campus until at least May 22.
University at Buffalo: about 16 people Were Arrested The school said in a release, following a pro-Palestinian protest on the university’s North Campus on Wednesday night.
University of California, Los Angeles: Police are warning those living in the encampment that they “may be in violation of the law and may be subject to administrative action.” The Los Angeles Police Department has also issued a citywide notification “Tactical Alert” Related to the pro-Palestinian camp at UCLA, a law enforcement source told CNN.
University of New Hampshire: were state police deployed at the University of New Hampshire and Dartmouth College “due to illegal activity and at the request of local law enforcement,” the New Hampshire Department of Security told CNN. The university said it would protect free speech on campus but “will not allow it to be co-opted by a small group of protesters, including outside agitators.”
University of Texas at Austin: An Austin Fox 7 television photojournalist was charged with two misdemeanors following his arrest at the University of Texas at Austin last week, according to a statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday.
University of Texas at Dallas: School officials said at least 17 arrests had been made on campus as of Wednesday evening.
University of Wisconsin–Madison: Chancellor Jennifer L. Nookin said in a letter to the campus community on Wednesday that the university is investigating “bias reports involving individuals outside of our campus community.” About 30 protesters were cited and “several others” were arrested on Wednesday.