Police Arrest 80 at UC Santa Cruz Protest Encampment

Police in riot gear arrested around 80 pro-Palestinian protesters at UC Santa Cruz who had set up an encampment and blocked the main campus entrance. The protesters, many of whom were students, clashed with law enforcement, resulting in accusations of police brutality. The university cited safety concerns and disruption of campus operations as reasons for the intervention. The standoff continues as students demand the university cut ties with organizations supporting Israel and condemn certain federal funding.