Encampments cleared from at least 3 university campuses early Friday as pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue
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Pro-Palestinian encampments were cleared from at least three college campuses early Friday, marking some of the latest examples of schools using law enforcement to respond to demonstrations that have popped up across the country in recent weeks. Here are the latest developments:
Pro-Palestinian encampments were cleared from at least three college campuses early Friday, marking some of the latest examples of schools using law enforcement to respond to demonstrations that have popped up across the country in recent weeks. Here are the latest developments: Police tear down tents at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Law enforcement began clearing the encampment early Friday, days after the university announced a “set of disciplinary consequences” for students who remained following a deadline to leave. “All clear” announced at The University of Arizona: “Loud munitions” and “chemical munitions” were used as the school’s police department worked to clear an encampment from campus early Friday, the university said. “A structure made from wooden pallets and other debris was erected on campus property,” a violation of school policy, officials said. The university is set to hold a commencement ceremony Friday evening, according to its website. Police begin dismantling protest encampment at University of Pennsylvania: Police ordered protesters to leave their encampment early Friday morning. The student newspaper The Daily Pennsylvanian reported that university police gave protesters a two-minute warning to disperse shortly before 6 a.m. An official notification from the university said, “Police activity in the area of College Green. Use caution and avoid the area.” Police with riot gear and batons were seen moving into the encampment and dismantling tents, according to CNN affiliate WPVI. People were seen being taken into custody, but it was not immediately known if any charges were being filed. University of Massachusetts Amherst commencement speaker withdraws: Author Colson Whitehead will no longer speak at the school’s May 18 commencement due to the “events of May 7 on campus,” the university said in a statement.
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