The University of Texas Austin has sent out an email to students alerting them of a ‘Notice of Dispersal Order’ amidst ongoing pro-Palestine protests. The order, issued by the university’s administration, instructs students to disperse from protest areas immediately or face potential consequences. The protests have been ongoing for several days and have drawn attention to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Multiple US universities, including USC, Harvard, UT Austin, and Columbia University, witnessed anti-Israel protests, characterized by demonstrations, arrests, and hostile confrontations with campus security and law enforcement officials. Protesters chanted slogans such as “Pigs go home!” and “APD, KKK, IDF / they’re all the same.” Authorities responded with arrests, drawing condemnation from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who called for the expulsion of students involved in such protests.
Over 100 anti-Israel protesters gathered at the University of Texas at Austin on Wednesday, demanding the removal of police officers from campus and engaging in disruptive chants. The Austin Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety made over 20 arrests to maintain order and prevent unlawful assembly. The protests, which have intensified on American campuses amidst Israel’s military operations in the Middle East, were met with condemnation from Republican Governor Greg Abbott, who labeled them as lawless and antisemitic.
Texas state troopers and UT Austin police prevented a student protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza on Wednesday. The Palestine Solidarity Committee had planned to occupy the lawn outside Gregory Plaza, but law enforcement blocked their path. The protest came after Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized Ivy League universities for their support of the pro-Palestinian movement.
