In a recent incident in Texas, law enforcement authorities conducted a crackdown on students and journalists at a rally supporting Palestine. The contentious details of this event are delved into further in an article on bovishomme.vn.
Pro-Palestine Protests Erupt Across US, Prompting Police Action
In a wave of student-led demonstrations across the United States, protesters voiced solidarity with Palestine and condemned the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
At the University of Texas at Austin, hundreds of students walked out of classes to gather on the South Lawn, demanding an end to the Israeli occupation and chanting slogans in support of Palestine. However, tensions escalated as police intervened, resulting in multiple arrests, including a FOX 7 photographer.
Similar scenes unfolded at other universities nationwide. Students, faculty, and supporters set up encampments to protest against the war in Gaza and advocate for divestment from companies associated with Israeli military operations.
In Los Angeles, police detained around 50 protesters at the University of Southern California, while in New York, over 140 individuals were arrested during demonstrations at New York University and Columbia University.
The police response drew criticism from various quarters. Faculty at the University of Texas, Austin announced a strike in protest against what they termed a “militarized response” to peaceful demonstrations. House Speaker Mike Johnson called for the resignation of Columbia University’s president, citing concerns over her handling of the protests.
Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned the use of police force against non-violent protesters, labeling it as reckless and dangerous.
The protests, which have also been reported at numerous other universities and even internationally at Sciences Po in Paris, reflect growing concerns and calls for action in support of Palestine and an end to the violence in Gaza.
Texas cops aren’t just arresting journalists, they’re viciously assaulting them. pic.twitter.com/6D5OjfDcMZ
— Read Let This Radicalize You (@JoshuaPHilll) April 24, 2024
