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Campus Speech
Protest at George Washington University, in Washington

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.

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2022 U.S. midterm elections

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.”

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Protest encampment at University Yard in support of Palestinians in Gaza

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.

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Low Memorial Library at Columbia University in New York City, April 14, 2021.

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.

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College students protest on University of Michigan campus

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.

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Police stand guard at the NYU campus, after students and pro-Palestinian supporters were removed after days of encampment, in New York

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.

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Protesters gather at the University of California Los Angeles

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.

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U.S. President Joe Biden discusses ongoing student protests at U.S universities during brief remarks at the White House in Washington

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.

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