Some colleges that had been permissive of pro-Palestinian protests begin taking a tougher stance
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May 8, 2024
CHICAGO (AP) — Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at the University of Chicago on Tuesday after administrators who had initially adopted a permissive approach said the protest had crossed a line and caused growing concerns about safety.
University President Paul Alivisatos acknowledged the school's role as a protector of freedom of speech after officers in riot gear blocked access to the school's Quad but also took an enough-is-enough stance.
"The university remains a place where dissenting voices have many avenues to express themselves, but we cannot enable an environment where...
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