More Than 2,200 Have Been Arrested

Published: Fri, 05/03/24

Updated: Wed, 05/08/24

Nearly 2,200 have been arrested in a series of pro-Palestinian campus protests, involving police in riot gear and tactical responses, including at Columbia University and UCLA.Insert Preheader


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More Than 2,200 Have Been Arrested

Associated Press

Nearly 2,200 have been arrested in a series of pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. college campuses, involving police in riot gear and tactical responses, including at Columbia University and UCLA.

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What Biden Said About Protests

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Biden emphasized that while peaceful protest is a protected and valued American tradition, violence and disruption on campuses, such as vandalism and threats, are unlawful and unacceptable.

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Scarborough: Campus Clashes Help Trump

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Joe Scarborough criticized MSNBC viewers for not seeing how campus protests could help Trump's re-election, amid violent clashes at UCLA and discussions on historical political shifts.

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Protestors Choose Anonymity

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Amid rising fears of doxxing and professional repercussions, many student protesters at U.S. universities are increasingly choosing anonymity by wearing masks and keffiyehs.

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Chancellor Gene Block stated that the closure of the Palestine Solidarity encampment was due to unsafe conditions and disruptions to UCLA’s educational activities following over 200 arrests.

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