Police Dismantle Pro-Palestinian Encampment at Wayne State University
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Early Thursday morning, Wayne State University police and the Detroit Police Department raided a pro-Palestinian encampment at the university, resulting in 12 arrests. The university had transitioned to remote classes earlier in the week and had repeatedly asked demonstrators to remove their tents. Protesters are now demonstrating outside the Detroit Detention Center. The university cited legal, health, and safety concerns for the raid.
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- WATCH: Police tear down encampment at Wayne State University WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit
- Wayne State University forces pro-Palestinian protesters off campus WDIV ClickOnDetroit
- Police shut down tent encampment at Wayne State University protesting Israel Detroit Free Press
- Wayne State University cancels in-person classes due to Pro-Palestinian encampment MLive.com
- Wayne State University encampment dismantled by Detroit police The Times of Israel
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