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Several Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested From US Campuses Over the Weekend

May 6, 2024 by shiwangi

At the University of Virginia (UVA), tensions peaked as at least 25 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested and an encampment was cleared by police. The university stated that the protests, which had been largely peaceful until Saturday, escalated when police officers in riot gear intervened to dismantle the encampment. Videos circulating online showed officers using zip-ties … Read more

Arrests Made as Pro-Palestinian Protesters Occupy Columbia University

April 19, 2024 by shiwangi

Over 100 individuals, including Isra Hirsi, daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, were arrested and issued summonses for trespassing after staging an encampment at Columbia University in solidarity with Gaza. The demonstration, which lasted 30 hours, was met with police intervention at the request of the university administration. University Response and Student Activism Columbia University officials … Read more