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Statement on WSU encampment raid

At around 5:30 this morning, Wayne State University police with riot gear, batons, and shields entered and removed a peaceful encampment set up in protest of the ongoing crisis in Palestine and Israel, according to widespread media reports and videos posted to social media. The University said that

May 30, 2024

Statement on UM Encampment Clearing

According to widespread media reports and videos posted to social media, yesterday morning, University of Michigan Police with riot gear, batons, and shields entered and removed a peaceful encampment set up in protest of the ongoing crisis in Israel and Palestine.

May 22, 2024