This post was updated May 2 at 9:02 p.m. It began with ear-piercing screams of wailing babies loudly emitting from speakers. Counter-protesters tearing down the barricades. Read more...
SJP and UC Divest Coalition Demonstrations at UCLA
On April 25, the UC Divest Coalition and Students for Justice in Palestine at UCLA set up around 30 tents to demand that the UC divest from companies associated with the Israeli military. As the war in Gaza passed its 200th day, students and community members began the encampment as part of a national call to action expressing solidarity with the people of Palestine. The encampment was later attacked by counter-protesters and was disbanded by law enforcement May 2. Since then, faculty members have issued statements condemning the use of police force against students, and students have led rallies and sit-ins.
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May 1, 1:13 am
Pro-Israel counter-protesters attempt to storm encampment, sparking violence
This post was updated May 1 at 7:26 p.m. For the Daily Bruin’s full coverage of the UC Divest Coalition and Students for Justice in Palestine encampment, see here. Read more...
Photo: A counter-protester dressed in black sprays an aerosol from a cannister as they run past the metal barricade surrounding the ongoing Palestine solidarity encampment. Around 100 counter-protesters attempted to storm the encampment Tuesday night, leading to violent fights and some injuries. (Zoraiz Irshad/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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April 30, 6:42 pm
Gallery: Thousands of pro-Israel, pro-Palestine protesters rally near UCLA encampment
Counter-protesters demonstrated against pro-Palestine protesters Sunday, filling Dickson Plaza and Portola Plaza with thousands of people. The counter-protest, organized by the Israeli American Council, drew thousands of participants. Read more...
Photo: (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
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April 30, 5:52 pm
Block indicates potential consequences for protesters, condemns campus aggression
For the Daily Bruin’s full coverage of the UC Divest Coalition and Students for Justice in Palestine encampment, see here. Chancellor Gene Block released a statement Tuesday saying the university has increased its security presence around the pro-Palestine encampment in Dickson Plaza, has requested law enforcement investigations into allegations of violence and has begun the student conduct process that may result in disciplinary action. Read more...
Photo: Tents in the ongoing pro-Palestine encampment sit in front of Royce Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Chancellor Gene Block said in a statement that barriers put up by encampment protesters in front of various buildings have been taken down. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
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April 30, 4:53 pm
UCLA declares encampment unlawful, states potential consequences for participants
This post was updated May 1 at 3:14 a.m. For the Daily Bruin’s full coverage of the UC Divest Coalition and Students for Justice in Palestine encampment, see here. Read more...
Photo: The pro-Palestine encampment in Dickson Plaza is pictured. The encampment has been described as “unlawful” in a letter sent by UCLA administrators Tuesday afternoon. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin)
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April 30, 3:30 pm
Republican lawmakers condemn campus antisemitism, demand UCLA’s Congress testimony
This post was updated May 1 at 3:11 a.m. Federal lawmakers summoned UCLA officials Tuesday to testify in front of a congressional committee to address their concerns about rising antisemitism on campus and the university’s handling of ongoing protests over the war in Gaza. Read more...
Photo: The United States Capitol is pictured. Federal lawmakers summoned UCLA officials Tuesday to testify in front of a congressional committee over concerns about rising campus antisemitism. (Myka Fromm/Photo editor)
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April 30, 2:41 pm
Protester detained by UCPD atop Powell scaffolding, classes affected by encampment
For the Daily Bruin’s full coverage of the UC Divest Coalition and Students for Justice in Palestine encampment, see here. Police detained a student protester inside Powell Library for an hour Tuesday morning. Read more...
Photo: Pro-Palestine encampment participants block visibility of a student protester detained in Powell Library after climbing the building’s scaffolding. (Constanza Montemayor/Daily Bruin senior staff)