Protesters at the University of Texas at Dallas set up camp on campus Wednesday morning, joining nationwide demonstrations against the war in Gaza.
According to a press release, the camp was organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement. Like other campus protests across the country, the group is demanding that UTD divest from companies that do business with the Israeli military. Among other things, they also want the university to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
One of the students involved told J.D. CBS News Texas' Miles said the university threatened to call in state police to expel protesters and arrest those who refused to disperse.
After protests at UT Austin earlier this week resulted in numerous arrests, the university said in a statement that it will not tolerate "any attempt to shut down or disrupt university operations."
"Nothing is more important than the safety of our students, and we will once again not hesitate to utilize all of our resources to protect our students and keep UT's campus open." Kevin P. Eltif he said in a statement. Organizers of student protests at the University of Texas at Dallas will be allowed to protest peacefully, but will not be allowed to set up encampments or structures or attempt to do so. He said he received a letter from the government notifying him of this. Camping or building structures may result in arrest for trespassing and other charges from the school.
The university said law enforcement broke up the camp "due to individuals not complying."
``UT Dallas has requested assistance from outside law enforcement to ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff. "Individuals may peacefully assemble in outdoor public areas of campus to exercise their right to freedom of expression, but may not set up encampments or block access," the school said in a statement. ”.
Police began responding late Tuesday afternoon. They called for campus mobilization, forcible evacuation of camps, and arrests. "Today was a tough day," the doctor said. Richard Benson, president of the University of Texas at Dallas; ``Before sunrise, dozens of protesters set up camp in the Chess Plaza area of Margaret McDermott Mall, blocking sidewalks and impeding pedestrian traffic.''
Professor Benson recently Citing peaceful protests, the school said it strongly supports free speech. on the Campus
"Today's events, however, violated institutional rules regarding speech, expression, and gatherings that prohibit tents, barricades, and other structures," Benson said. “UTD Police, with assistance from other local law enforcement agencies, cleared the campsite and made arrests after the protesters received a final written warning to evacuate the campsite.”
He said the Dean of Students will continue to meet with the student body. Ensure that protest rules and guidelines are understood.
Twenty-one people were arrested at an encampment in Dallas, Utah and will be held overnight in the Collin County Jail. Pro-Palestinian lawyers say the judge has refused to meet with them until Thursday morning.
Most of those arrested are students and some faculty members are facing misdemeanor charges. Lawyers said they spoke to 15 of the 21 people.
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