Police Break Up Pro-Palestinian Camp at University of Michigan

Published on May 22, 2024

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Police broke up a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Michigan before dawn Tuesday, citing a threat to public safety and coming less than a week after demonstrators stepped up pressure by placing fake body bags on the lawn of a school official. Officers wearing helmets with face shields cleared approximately 50 people from the Diag, known for decades as a historic site for campus protests. Video posted online showed police at times using what appeared to be an irritant to spray people, who were forced to retreat. At least four people were arrested, university spokeswoman Kim Broekhuizen said....

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