Students from dozens of universities in the United States and Canada continue to protest for human rights for Palestinians after months of war in Gaza.
Most student groups participating in protests and encampments on campus have made similar demands to the administration, including divestment from companies that may profit from the war and transparency about where money is invested. I’m looking for someone on the side.
Many universities support free speech and allow protests on campus, but say camping violates school rules. On Saturday, dozens of people were arrested at universities that cracked down on encampments, including Northeastern University, where about 100 people were detained.
We bring you the latest information on what’s happening on campuses across the country.
george washington university
Administrators at George Washington University in the District of Columbia announced Sunday that protesters who remained camped on campus would be temporarily suspended and administratively barred from campus.
Encampments were reportedly limited to 20 people. Top leaders at the school said in a statement on Sunday that another off-campus campsite was under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Videos posted by protesters on social media on Sunday showed clashes with police on campus.
Administrators Chancellor Ellen M. Grunberg and President Christopher Alan Bracey acknowledged that there was no violence on campus, but that the incident, including “hateful language,” was “extremely disturbing to many members of the community.” Messages deemed to be offensive were highlighted.
new orleans
At least 10 people were arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest in New Orleans Sunday night, police said. In New Orleans, students from Loyola University and Tulane University are participating in a national student movement opposing Israeli military action in Gaza.
The New Orleans Police Department told the city’s NBC News affiliate WDSU that four officers were injured as they removed protesters from Jackson Square, which overlooks the St. Louis Cathedral.
University of California Los Angeles
On Sunday, skirmishes broke out between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israel counter-protesters at the University of California, Los Angeles, Westwood community.
Members and supporters of the pro-Israel group Stand With Us rallied on campus and eventually clashed with pro-Palestinian demonstrators in a growing encampment, with no arrests or injuries. Not reported.
Roz Rothstein, co-founder of Stand With Us, said: on social media platform 1,000 people participated in the counter-demonstration.
Video showed some demonstrators removing barriers separating the two sides as fast-moving protesters bumped into each other, stood up and yelled at each other.
“We are heartbroken to report that a physical altercation occurred between protesters today,” UCLA Vice President for Strategic Communications Mary Osako said in a statement.
Osako said more security personnel and measures were then put in place on campus.
University of Southern California
Joel Curran, senior vice president for communications at the University of Southern California, said campus property, including the Tommy Trojan statue, was vandalized Saturday by members of a group that continues to “illegally camp on campus.”
“Despite repeated warnings, this group also continues to disrupt campus operations and harass students and others, in violation of numerous university policies,” Curran said. Ta. “While the university fully supports freedom of expression, this type of vandalism and harassment is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”
Curran did not specify the nature of the alleged harassment by the group. He said the protesters had rebuffed President Carol Folt’s “multiple attempts to meet with them.”
“We hope to see a more reasonable response on Sunday before we are forced to take further action, which is necessary as this area prepares to open early this week,” he said.
Los Angeles Police Department said no arrests were made during Saturday night’s protests on campus.
Students at the University of Southern California began a protest after Muslim student Asna Tabassum’s valedictorian speech was canceled due to unspecified safety threats.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
President Sally Kornbluth issued a statement Sunday saying negotiations between student protesters and administration had reached a stalemate after “students made it clear on social media that they would not accept anything other than their original demands.” Stated.
“Furthermore, this morning a group of students disrupted another official MIT event, despite the students’ enthusiasm for what we thought we were discussing in good faith.”Kornbluth he said. “I have long believed that dialogue and mutual understanding are the best way to resolve conflicts. However, it is clear that this approach will not bring the progress we expected.”
NBC News reached out to MIT for comment on what the administration plans to do next.
In a video statement released Saturday, Kornbluth acknowledged that the pro-Palestinian protests on campus have so far been peaceful, but said the encampment was “not a demonstration on campus.” “This is a clear violation of our procedures regarding registration and space reservations.”
“We are open to further discussions on ways to resolve the encampment,” Kornbluth said. “But this particular form of expression needs to end soon.”
emerson college
Video from last week showed police in protective gear entering Boylston Place Alley on Emerson’s campus, where an encampment had been set up. As a result, a total of 118 protesters were arrested, according to a statement from President Jay Barnhart.
Bernhardt said the university “persisted with the city and Boston Police Department for several days to delay clearing the encampment,” and once it became clear that it was imminent, it ordered protesters to remove their tents from the alley. He said he encouraged it.
“The events of that night were and continue to be emotionally overwhelming for our entire community, especially the students who were participating in the protests, as well as the staff and faculty who were providing support on the scene. We know that it is,” he said.
Bernhardt said the university will not pursue campus disciplinary charges against protesters and plans to lobby the district attorney not to pursue charges against anyone involved in the encampment.
University of Mary Washington
A total of 12 people, including nine students, trespassed on Saturday after the University of Mary Washington in Virginia banned camping on campus because it was inviting outsiders, according to a statement from President Troy Paino. He was arrested on suspicion.
“We remain committed to working with members of our campus community to promote peaceful expression, and we remain committed to working with members of our campus community to promote peaceful expression, and we remain committed to working with individuals and families for public events, including demonstrations, when activities comply with policies and regulations.” We welcome them to campus,” Paino said. “Events that do not follow directions, attempt to disrupt classes or activities, or endanger the health, safety, and security of the campus community will not be permitted.”
northeastern university
About 100 people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest Saturday morning at Northeastern University’s Boston campus, university officials said.
“What began as a student demonstration two days ago was infiltrated by professional organizers with no connection to Northeastern University,” the university said in its report. Statement regarding X. “Last night, malicious anti-Semitic slurs such as ‘kill the Jews’ were used and crossed the line. We cannot tolerate this type of hatred on our campus.”
A video circulating online showed a counter-demonstrator holding an Israeli flag making a statement, drawing boos from other protesters on campus. It is unclear whether the person who uttered the anti-Semitic phrase was among those detained or disciplined.
The student group Huskies for a Free Palestine (HFP), which is leading the protests, called the administration’s statement a “false narrative” and said the administration had said the words were said by pro-Palestinian protesters. He accused him of using the innuendo as “justification for his arrest.” 100 faculty, staff, and students from Northeastern. ”
columbia university
Colombia’s pro-Palestinian camp has extended negotiations into a second weekend after negotiations between protesting students and the administration stalled.
New York City police said there were no reports of student arrests at Columbia University in connection with the camp on Friday or Saturday.
The Reach Education Fund, a US nonprofit that helps Palestinian students realize their academic dreams, shared a video of children supporting protesters at Columbia University.
“Thank you, Columbia University students,” one student said. “We respect you,” said another student.
Palestinian students also expressed support for students protesting at Harvard and Yale universities.
“We hear you. We are Yale students,” one of the student signs read.
portland state university
On Friday, Portland State University President Ann Cudd announced that Portland State University would suspend receiving “further gifts or grants” from Boeing after receiving a letter signed by community members.
The university’s Students for Equal Rights in Palestine accused Boeing of being “complicit in the occupation and genocide in Palestine,” according to a post on its Instagram account.
A Boeing spokeswoman said the company would not comment.
arizona state university
At Arizona State University, On Friday, 72 people were arrested on trespassing charges related to setting up the camp, a university spokesperson said.
According to the school, the encampments were mainly set up by university students and non-faculty staff, and they refused instructions to disperse.
According to the university, only 15 of the 72 people arrested were students.
indiana university
On Saturday, police arrested 23 people at Indiana University after protesters were warned to remove tents and other structures that violated university policy. Those who did not comply were “detained and removed,” the university said.
Those arrested face charges ranging from trespassing to resisting law enforcement. It is unknown if they are affiliated with the university.
University of Washington
More than 80 people were arrested Saturday at Washington University in St. Louis after a group of students, staff and others unaffiliated with the campus set up tents and called on others to join the protest, then refused to leave. The university announced in a statement. .
“All will be charged with trespassing, and some may also be charged with resisting arrest and assault, including assaulting a police officer,” the school said in a statement.
