Tag: Campus Conflict
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UT President Jay Hartzell Defends Decision to Call State Troopers Amid Protests
University of Texas President Jay Hartzell is facing scrutiny for his response to recent Palestine protests on the UT Austin campus, but he’s now speaking out to defend his actions. Campus Controversy Criticism arose after Hartzell called in state troopers to address the protests, which were centered around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The decision drew attention…
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Columbia University Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested by Police
Late Tuesday night, officers apprehended protesters at Columbia University following a call from the university administration to disband the pro-Palestinian occupation on its New York campus. The demonstration, which had persisted for over 12 hours, culminated in police intervention at Hamilton Hall, an administrative building where protesters had taken refuge. Police Intervention at Columbia University…