Majority of Charges Against Gaza Protesters in US Dismissed
#ProtestCrackdown #FreeSpeechFearNYPD arrests a pro-Palestinian protester in Manhattan, 18 Jan. 2024. Charges mostly dismissed, creating a chilling effect with intent to discourage participation in protests. Police tactics aim to silence dissent, fail to hold up in court. read more
#Trump #ProtestCrackdown
Donald Trump told donors he plans to deport pro-Palestinian protesters if elected, aiming to curb on-campus demonstrations. The former president's pledge emerged during a New York roundtable where he vowed to crack down on protests which surged following the Israel-Hamas conflict. read more
#ProtestCrackdown #USUnions
A California highway patrol officer detains a protester at UCLA during a pro-Palestinian encampment clearing while the largest academic workers' union plans a strike vote over crackdowns. UAW calls for negotiation and condemns the university's use of LAPD. read more
#EmoryUniversity #ProtestCrackdown
Law enforcement at Atlanta’s Emory University used Tasers, teargas, and rubber bullets on protesters. 28 people were detained after clashes commenced during the construction of a symbolic tent camp, resembling ones at Columbia University. Some protesters resisted detainment, leading to physical altercations. read more
#USC #ProtestCrackdown
USC seniors are upset over the university's crackdown on pro-Palestine protests, with police dispersing demonstrations with force, affecting the final weeks before graduation. Students express feelings of grief and worry, with the valedictorian excluded and the commencement ceremony cancelled. read more