Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at UC Irvine, protestors arrested

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Published 2024-05-15
Tensions escalated as police surrounded the University of California, Irvine campus and began arresting pro-Palestinian demonstrators while dismantling an encampment on Wednesday. UCI called the gathering a “violent protest” and urged students to avoid the area. “Please disregard all previous orders to shelter in place. If able, please leave immediately & continue to avoid the protest area until further notice,” the university said.

Officers from several law enforcement agencies created a skirmish line near demonstrators, who were positioned both inside and outside of the encampment’s wood palette barriers. As authorities began moving in and dismantling the encampment, tensions rose as demonstrators expressed anger over the arrests and several scuffles broke out.

Officers removed tents and cabanas and piled them into a corner as they cleared the area. They eventually headed to the second floor of the Physical Science Lecture hall, detaining anyone who remained while also removing banners and signs draped over the balcony.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson and John Fenoglio report on May 15, 2024.

Details: ktla.com/news/local-news/pro-palestinian-protester…

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All Comments (21)
  • @otisjohnjr.3023
    The professor sounded possessed and needs to be evaluated for mental health before returning.
  • @TT-dp8qh
    Once you are involved with those group, you will not be able to find a job in the future!
  • @tammyjohnson8161
    The police should never have allowed these terrorist sympathizers to build the wall back.
  • @markfowler7815
    Just because you are a teacher or student doesn't make you excempt from law and order you can't disregard police instructions.
  • @illustr8er91
    bet you all more than 50% of these people dont even know what there protesting about.
  • @mariog8067
    About time that these clowns get arrested. This was allowed to last too long than necessary.
  • @rubytuesday4564
    Tragic so many of these trespassers get to violate the law and then walk away. Next time, jail without bail.
  • @1Craigsworld
    Lady screaming..im a professor.. Yes your the problem. Grow up
  • @CanadaRocks4U
    That screaming PROFESSOR is now basically looking for a job.
  • @The40Glock1
    The fact they're speaking as if they're right is honestly scary smh
  • @rockman732
    Putting up barricades and stopping movement of students is not peaceful.