Despite police operations that cleared Pro-Palestinian encampments at UCLA, Cal State Humboldt and USC, protesters in camps on California campuses say they will remain until their demands are met.
The chief of the University of California, Los Angeles Police Department is facing criticism for a “string of serious security lapses” before the pro-Palestinian encampment on the school’s campus was attacked by a mob last Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Times reported. According to the Times, campus leadership had directed UCLA Police Department Chief John […]
Progressive Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Cori Bush (D-Minn.) compared police responses to ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country to the Kent State Massacre on its 54th anniversary Saturday. “54 years ago, the Ohio National Guard opened fire on unarmed students at Kent State. Students have a right to speak out, organize,…
UCLA Chancellor Gene Block released a letter to the campus community Thursday afternoon following the chaotic events of recent days, including overnight drama that unfolded when police cleared a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on Royce Quad. “Our community is in deep pain. We are reeling from days of violence and division. And we hope with all our hearts […]