US campus crackdowns lead to over 200 arrests amid pro-Palestine protests
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Tense confrontations at universities lead to over 200 arrests amid Israeli-Palestinian conflict tensions. Encampment dismantling and protests prompt nationwide challenges. Disciplinary actions taken at Harvard and Cornell universities in response to student involvement in protests. More than 200 individuals were arrested following protests at Northeastern University, Arizona State University, Indiana University, and Washington University in St Louis. Since April 18th, over 700 protesters have been arrested across US campuses. Jill Stein, the Green Party's 2024 presidential candidate, was apprehended at Washington University in St Louis. Universities grappled with differing approaches to managing the protests. Harvard University restricted access to its historic Harvard Yard and threatened disciplinary action against students participating in the encampment. Cornell University suspended four students connected with a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The protests demanded transparency regarding university investments and divestment from companies allegedly supporting Israel's actions in Gaza.

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