Police Clear Pro-Palestinian Protest Camp and Arrest 33 at George Washington University
Tensions have ratcheted up in standoffs with protesters of the Israel-Hamas war on campuses across the United States and increasingly in Europe.
Ohio AG Warns Protesters in Masks Could Face Felony Charges Under Anti-KKK Law
The law is contained in a single sentence: “No person shall unite with two or more others to commit a misdemeanor while wearing white caps, masks, or other disguise.”
Commencement Ceremonies on US Campuses Roiled by Protests Over the Israel-Hamas War
As many campuses have been roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war, some school administrations have taken steps to contain disruptions during commencement.
Columbia Cancels Main Commencement After Weeks of Pro-Palestinian Protests
Noting that the past few weeks have been “incredibly difficult” for the community, the school said in its announcement that it made the decision after discussions with students.
Universities Take Steps To Prevent Pro-Palestinian Protest Disruptions of Graduation
Colleges are hiring extra security, screening attendees at venues and emphasizing that significant disruptions by pro-Palestinian protesters won’t be tolerated.
Striking Deals to End Campus Protests, Some Colleges Invite Discussion of Their Investments
There have been 2,400-plus arrests on 46 campuses nationwide since April 17.
Police Make Dozens of Arrests at UCLA in Tense Clashes With Protesters
The California Highway Patrol said at least 132 protesters were arrested after officers spent hours threatening arrests over loudspeakers if people did not disperse.
Biden Says ‘Order Must Prevail’ During Campus Protests Over the War in Gaza
President Joe Biden defended the right to protest but insisted that “order must prevail” as college campuses across the country face unrest over the war in Gaza.