Rep. Mary Miller Questions DePaul University President on Campus Encampment Response

DePaul University Encampment Concerns

• ⚠️ DePaul University faced an encampment described as a hotbed of anti-semitism, featuring slogans, images glorifying terrorism, and a flag depicting Hamas.
• 🗣️ Reports included threats to slit Jewish throats and a sign stating, "Jewish safety cannot be achieved until Palestine is freed."
• 🗓️ The encampment remained in place for 17 days, during which there were a thousand complaints, 16 instances of intimidation, and 77 reports of individual safety concerns.

University's Disciplinary Actions

• ⚖️ DePaul University President Emanuel stated that two student groups were immediately suspended and put on probation for their conduct.
• 🚨 Two individuals were arrested, with one believed to be a student, following the encampment.
• ❓ Representative Miller questioned the low number of disciplinary actions, noting only two students were suspended despite 17 days of encampment and $500,000 in property damage.
• 🚫 No students were permanently dismissed or expelled as a direct result of the encampment prior to updated policies.

Policy Changes and Accountability

• 💡 In the aftermath, DePaul realized inadequacies and implemented a culture of accountability with new masking, ID, and time, place, and manner policies.
• 🛡️ These updated policies have since prevented four attempts by outside entities to take over campus properties.
• ❓ A specific incident involving students shouting at a Jewish student was investigated, but the president could not confirm specific disciplinary outcomes for that particular event, referring to the overall investigation results.
• 💻 Information regarding complaints and signage was posted online but has since been taken down.