local-news-social-issues6.5 min read "UC Berkeley Seizes People's Park, Erects Container Barricades Amidst Protests"
UC Berkeley began walling off People's Park with a 20-foot-high barrier made of shipping containers to prepare for a student housing project, sparking protests and arrests. Despite an ongoing lawsuit preventing construction, the university is allowed to erect fencing. The park's closure led to the dismantling of community structures and the removal of protestors and encamped individuals. Law enforcement presence was significant, with over 100 officers from various agencies. Activists and community members continue to oppose the university's plans, citing the park's historical and political significance, while others support the need for student and homeless housing. Legal questions remain about whether the current actions at the park constitute construction under the court order.
2 years ago•Source: Berkeleyside
