Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash with Police at University of Washington
NewsNationMay 7, 20253 min1,993 views
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- 🚨 Pro-Palestinian protesters occupied a new engineering building at the University of Washington.
- 🎯 The occupation was a demand for the university to cut ties with Boeing due to its role in supplying weapons for the war in Gaza.
- 🔥 The protest involved blockades and dumpster fires, lasting several hours.
Police Response and Arrests
- 🚓 Police in riot gear stormed the building to end the occupation.
- ⚖️ Approximately 30 arrests were made, with charges including trespassing, property destruction, disorderly conduct, and conspiracy.
- 🎓 University police will refer any student involvement to the student conduct office.
University and Administration Stance
- 💬 A UDub spokesperson stated the university will not be intimidated by the behavior and will oppose anti-semitism.
- ⚠️ The incident occurs amidst a broader crackdown on student protesters, with many facing immigration status changes or visa revocations.
- ❓ It remains unknown how many of those arrested were University of Washington students or international students.
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