NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Police Department detained a number of people at the University of Southern California college during a pro-Palestine opposition.
Police and protesters engaged in altercations during the show, which escalated throughout the entire celebration. By 10 am, the LAPD had made 93 arrests overall, with those detained facing criminal trespassing charges.
Followers of the pro-Palestine action staged yet another protest outside the detention center following the arrests. In response to learners and protesters occupying Alumni Park, USC campus gates were shut down, urging the school to end economic ties with Israel in the midst of the ongoing conflict. Campus entry was restricted, requiring people to display ID for entry.
Images from NewsChopper4 captured school police destroying encampments set up as part of the Gaza Solidarity Occupation presentations. The LAPD issued a spread get to the activists from the campus around 5:30 p.m. While the first show was calm, the circumstance escalated as the night progressed, with some members throwing objects at officers.
Despite law police orders, activists remained angry, linking hands and continuing their slogans. The USC Department of Public Safety claimed that La officials assisted in any further arrests. The university issued a warning about the continued demonstrations at the university’s main college to students and faculty.
The tragedy at USC reflected the larger flood of pro-Palestine demonstrations taking place all over the US, highlighting the growing tensions that are roiling the conflict. As the condition unfolded, both activists and law enforcement remained engaged in a stalemate, emphasizing the complex interactions at perform during for presentations.
