The chaotic scenes were part of a tense, hourslong back-and-forth between protesters and police that had been building after violent clashes a day earlier — involving counterprotesters who attacked the encampment — prompted administrators to call in law enforcement. On Wednesday night, authorities issued a warning to pro-Palestinian demonstrators: Leave the encampment outside Royce Hall or face arrest.
The chaotic scenes were part of a tense, hourslong back-and-forth between protesters and police that had been building after violent clashes a day earlier — involving counterprotesters who attacked the encampment — prompted administrators to call in law enforcement. On Wednesday night, authorities issued a warning to pro-Palestinian demonstrators: Leave the encampment outside Royce Hall or face arrest.