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Stanford Suspends and Arrests Pro-Palestinian Protesters After Office Takeover
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Stanford Police Arrest Pro-Palestine Protesters After Office Takeover
Pro-Palestine protesters have occupied the president's office at Stanford University, demanding the addition of a divestment bill to the Board of Trustees meeting, financial transparency, and the dropping of charges against pro-Palestinian students. The group, consisting of around 10 students inside and 50 outside, has barricaded the building and renamed it "Dr. Adnan Office." Security and law enforcement are present, and the situation is ongoing.
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"Police Disperse Pro-Palestinian Protesters at UCLA Amid Rising Tensions"
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Police Disperse UCLA Pro-Palestine Camp Amid Congressional Hearing
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"Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Encampment at UCLA Amid Congressional Hearing"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Los Angeles
Law enforcement officers intervened at UCLA after demonstrators set up an encampment near campus buildings, coinciding with the chancellor's testimony before a House committee. The group, Students for Justice in Palestine, established the encampment to show solidarity with Palestine. Officers issued a dispersal order and moved in, leading protesters to relocate within the campus. The incident follows previous protests and arrests related to the Gaza conflict, prompting UCLA to shift some classes online and reassess campus safety measures.
UCLA Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash with Police Amid Congressional Hearing
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Los Angeles
Pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA created barricades and took over Dodd Hall, leading to clashes with police and security. Despite orders to disperse, the protesters continued their demonstration, eventually leaving the building and gathering outside. UCLA officials warned of arrests and disciplinary actions for those who did not comply. The protest coincided with UCLA Chancellor Gene Block's testimony before Congress on combating antisemitism at the university.
UCLA Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash with Police Amid Congressional Hearing
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Police swiftly dismantled a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at UCLA, which had blocked access to a campus building and prompted a tactical alert. The demonstrators, demanding UCLA divest from interests in Israel, continued their protest elsewhere on campus. Minor scuffles occurred, but no major disturbances were reported. UCLA officials warned that continued disruption could lead to arrests and disciplinary actions. The incident coincided with a congressional hearing on campus protests, where UCLA's Chancellor testified about the challenges of balancing free speech and campus safety.
UCLA Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash with Police Amid Congressional Hearing
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
Pro-Palestinian activists set up a new encampment at UCLA on the same day Chancellor Gene Block testified before Congress about antisemitism on campus. The protest led to a significant police presence and was eventually declared an unlawful assembly. Protesters were removed, but demonstrations continued elsewhere on campus. The university administration emphasized the need for safety and free speech while addressing antisemitic and anti-Arab discrimination.
UCLA Pro-Palestine Encampment Sparks Police Alert and University Defiance
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
More than two dozen police officers in riot gear confronted pro-Palestinian protesters at UCLA who had set up a new encampment on campus, escalating tensions between students, faculty, and administrators. The academic workers union, which is expanding its strike to UCLA and UC Davis, claims their free speech rights were violated when police were called to remove the encampments. The university has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, with calls for divestment from companies profiting from Israel's actions in Gaza and protection for free speech on campus.
UCLA Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash with Police Amid Congressional Hearing
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Police swiftly dismantled a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at UCLA, which had blocked access to a campus building and prompted a tactical alert. The demonstrators, demanding UCLA divest from interests in Israel, continued their protest elsewhere on campus. Minor scuffles occurred, but no major disturbances were reported. The action coincided with a congressional hearing on campus protests, where UCLA's Chancellor testified about the challenges of balancing free speech and campus safety.
"Pro-Palestinian Solidarity Camp Quickly Rebuilt at Columbia University Despite Mass Arrests"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Columbia University students quickly rebuilt their anti-Israel encampment on a different campus lawn less than 24 hours after over 100 people were arrested at the original site. The protesters, displaying Palestinian flags and blankets, re-established the encampment despite warnings from the university administration and the presence of construction materials on the original lawn. University president Minouche Shafik authorized the NYPD intervention due to concerns about community safety, and had warned participants of potential suspension if they did not leave the site by a specified time.
Pro-Palestine Protesters Allegedly Sprayed with Chemicals at Columbia
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Anti-Israel student demonstrators at Columbia University claim they were sprayed with a chemical during a protest, causing headaches, fatigue, and nausea. The university has banned the alleged perpetrators from campus and is working with authorities to investigate the incident, which some claim was a hate crime. The unsanctioned protest by Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace violated university policies, leading to threats of interim sanctions.
Campus Unrest: Dozens Arrested in Protests at Brown University Amid Israel-Hamas War Tensions
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
Dozens of student protesters at Brown University were arrested for trespassing after refusing to leave an administrative building during a sit-in demanding divestment from Israeli military occupation. Meanwhile, a weeklong sit-in at Haverford College ended under threat of disciplinary action as students demanded the college president publicly call for a cease-fire in Gaza. Both incidents reflect ongoing tensions on U.S. college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war.