Pro-Palestinian Protest at UT Austin
297 Inner Campus Dr, University of Texas, Austin
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Police estimate approximately 300 people gathered on the premises.
Police report groups of 50 to 60 people on the South Lawn.
A protest has been reported at the South Mall on campus. There is reported to be a large police presence and ambulances on the scene. Are you nearby? Tap to go live to share updates with the community.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 297 Inner Campus Dr.
Video captured on May 1 shows multiple police vehicles present at the campus.
Police have observed an increase in counter-protesters at the scene, with four or five new individuals arriving.
Police report around 100 peaceful protesters are currently gathered without any speeches or active demonstrations, simply congregating at the location.
A total of 79 people were arrested in association with an ongoing protest at UT Austin on Monday. University of Texas Police arrested 75 of them, while Austin Police arrested four. All those arrested were charged with criminal trespass. One was also charged wit obstructing a highway/passageway, while another was also charged with interfering with public duties.
Police confirm that no tents have been set up.
Students are reportedly reconvening on the lawn with tents and umbrellas.
At least six protesters have been arrested so far, CNN reports.
Police in riot gear are surrounding protesters at UT Austin, CNN reports.
A crowd has begun to gather to protest in support of Palestinians and against the arrests made on campus yesterday.
Charges have reportedly been dismissed against 46 people who were arrested at UT Austin yesterday, KUT News reports.
Some UT Austin faculty are planning a demonstration at the main mall at 12:15 p.m. in protest of yesterday's arrests.
Fifty seven people were booked into the Travis County Jail after being arrested at UT Austin, police confirm, according to KXAN. Those arrested are slowly being released from the facility Thursday.
Police report approximately 200 individuals are currently on the grass, chanting at low levels, as they continue to monitor the protest.
APD officers remaining on the UT campus are instructed to move to the intersection of Trinity and MLK.
DPS is initiating crowd control measures, directing the group north of ICD and facilitating their exit west towards Guadalupe Street.
Police have issued a dispersal order to individuals in the vicinity of South Hall as they continue to manage the protest.
Police have relocated to the center of the South Mall with an individual to provide medical treatment.
Police are preparing to resume arrests at the protest and have requested data support on the side of the South Yard.
Police have arranged two metro buses at Trinity and MLK for officer relief and are monitoring the situation from a staging location.
Police have deployed a drone flying above the South Mall area for surveillance.
Police are directing DPS vehicles down MLK, attempting to manage the crowd by moving them onto the sidewalk and forming a wedge formation.
Police are arranging the detention of five female protesters, coordinating to ensure proper handling and separation from male detainees.
Police have detained three additional male protesters, bringing the total to six, and are coordinating to separate male and female detainees, with four females also in custody.
Police have made four additional arrests at the protest, with the total number of detainees being tallied.
At least three protesters were arrested, KVUE reports. A letter sent from school officials to the Palestine Solidarity Committee, which organized the protest, said the demonstration was not authorized.
Video circulating on social media shows protesters and DPS officers in a standoff on campus.
The protest is in support of Gaza and was organized by the Palestinian Solidarity Committee of Austin, according to KXAN-TV.
Police report the group has dispersed but continues to demonstrate.
Police are preparing to issue a dispersal order to the marching group, giving them 10 minutes to leave the area.
Police are coordinating to prevent the march from moving south, with troopers on horseback and arrest teams ready if necessary.
Officers on horseback are assisting police cruisers with containing the march.
Police are monitoring a group of approximately 150-200 individuals marching; efforts are underway to manage the situation.
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Police estimate approximately 300 people gathered on the premises.
Police report groups of 50 to 60 people on the South Lawn.
A protest has been reported at the South Mall on campus. There is reported to be a large police presence and ambulances on the scene. Are you nearby? Tap to go live to share updates with the community.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 297 Inner Campus Dr.
Video captured on May 1 shows multiple police vehicles present at the campus.
Police have observed an increase in counter-protesters at the scene, with four or five new individuals arriving.
Police report around 100 peaceful protesters are currently gathered without any speeches or active demonstrations, simply congregating at the location.
A total of 79 people were arrested in association with an ongoing protest at UT Austin on Monday. University of Texas Police arrested 75 of them, while Austin Police arrested four. All those arrested were charged with criminal trespass. One was also charged wit obstructing a highway/passageway, while another was also charged with interfering with public duties.
Police confirm that no tents have been set up.
Students are reportedly reconvening on the lawn with tents and umbrellas.
At least six protesters have been arrested so far, CNN reports.
Police in riot gear are surrounding protesters at UT Austin, CNN reports.
A crowd has begun to gather to protest in support of Palestinians and against the arrests made on campus yesterday.
Charges have reportedly been dismissed against 46 people who were arrested at UT Austin yesterday, KUT News reports.
Some UT Austin faculty are planning a demonstration at the main mall at 12:15 p.m. in protest of yesterday's arrests.
Fifty seven people were booked into the Travis County Jail after being arrested at UT Austin, police confirm, according to KXAN. Those arrested are slowly being released from the facility Thursday.
Police report approximately 200 individuals are currently on the grass, chanting at low levels, as they continue to monitor the protest.
APD officers remaining on the UT campus are instructed to move to the intersection of Trinity and MLK.
DPS is initiating crowd control measures, directing the group north of ICD and facilitating their exit west towards Guadalupe Street.
Police have issued a dispersal order to individuals in the vicinity of South Hall as they continue to manage the protest.
Police have relocated to the center of the South Mall with an individual to provide medical treatment.
Police are preparing to resume arrests at the protest and have requested data support on the side of the South Yard.
Police have arranged two metro buses at Trinity and MLK for officer relief and are monitoring the situation from a staging location.
Police have deployed a drone flying above the South Mall area for surveillance.
Police are directing DPS vehicles down MLK, attempting to manage the crowd by moving them onto the sidewalk and forming a wedge formation.
Police are arranging the detention of five female protesters, coordinating to ensure proper handling and separation from male detainees.
Police have detained three additional male protesters, bringing the total to six, and are coordinating to separate male and female detainees, with four females also in custody.
Police have made four additional arrests at the protest, with the total number of detainees being tallied.
At least three protesters were arrested, KVUE reports. A letter sent from school officials to the Palestine Solidarity Committee, which organized the protest, said the demonstration was not authorized.
Video circulating on social media shows protesters and DPS officers in a standoff on campus.
The protest is in support of Gaza and was organized by the Palestinian Solidarity Committee of Austin, according to KXAN-TV.
Police report the group has dispersed but continues to demonstrate.
Police are preparing to issue a dispersal order to the marching group, giving them 10 minutes to leave the area.
Police are coordinating to prevent the march from moving south, with troopers on horseback and arrest teams ready if necessary.
Officers on horseback are assisting police cruisers with containing the march.
Police are monitoring a group of approximately 150-200 individuals marching; efforts are underway to manage the situation.
Incident reported at Speedway & E 21st St.
Police estimate approximately 300 people gathered on the premises.
Police report groups of 50 to 60 people on the South Lawn.
A protest has been reported at the South Mall on campus. There is reported to be a large police presence and ambulances on the scene. Are you nearby? Tap to go live to share updates with the community.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 297 Inner Campus Dr.
Video captured on May 1 shows multiple police vehicles present at the campus.
Police have observed an increase in counter-protesters at the scene, with four or five new individuals arriving.
Police report around 100 peaceful protesters are currently gathered without any speeches or active demonstrations, simply congregating at the location.
A total of 79 people were arrested in association with an ongoing protest at UT Austin on Monday. University of Texas Police arrested 75 of them, while Austin Police arrested four. All those arrested were charged with criminal trespass. One was also charged wit obstructing a highway/passageway, while another was also charged with interfering with public duties.
Police confirm that no tents have been set up.
Students are reportedly reconvening on the lawn with tents and umbrellas.
At least six protesters have been arrested so far, CNN reports.
Police in riot gear are surrounding protesters at UT Austin, CNN reports.
A crowd has begun to gather to protest in support of Palestinians and against the arrests made on campus yesterday.
Charges have reportedly been dismissed against 46 people who were arrested at UT Austin yesterday, KUT News reports.
Some UT Austin faculty are planning a demonstration at the main mall at 12:15 p.m. in protest of yesterday's arrests.
Fifty seven people were booked into the Travis County Jail after being arrested at UT Austin, police confirm, according to KXAN. Those arrested are slowly being released from the facility Thursday.
Police report approximately 200 individuals are currently on the grass, chanting at low levels, as they continue to monitor the protest.
APD officers remaining on the UT campus are instructed to move to the intersection of Trinity and MLK.
DPS is initiating crowd control measures, directing the group north of ICD and facilitating their exit west towards Guadalupe Street.
Police have issued a dispersal order to individuals in the vicinity of South Hall as they continue to manage the protest.
Police have relocated to the center of the South Mall with an individual to provide medical treatment.
Police are preparing to resume arrests at the protest and have requested data support on the side of the South Yard.
Police have arranged two metro buses at Trinity and MLK for officer relief and are monitoring the situation from a staging location.
Police have deployed a drone flying above the South Mall area for surveillance.
Police are directing DPS vehicles down MLK, attempting to manage the crowd by moving them onto the sidewalk and forming a wedge formation.
Police are arranging the detention of five female protesters, coordinating to ensure proper handling and separation from male detainees.
Police have detained three additional male protesters, bringing the total to six, and are coordinating to separate male and female detainees, with four females also in custody.
Police have made four additional arrests at the protest, with the total number of detainees being tallied.
At least three protesters were arrested, KVUE reports. A letter sent from school officials to the Palestine Solidarity Committee, which organized the protest, said the demonstration was not authorized.
Video circulating on social media shows protesters and DPS officers in a standoff on campus.
The protest is in support of Gaza and was organized by the Palestinian Solidarity Committee of Austin, according to KXAN-TV.
Police report the group has dispersed but continues to demonstrate.
Police are preparing to issue a dispersal order to the marching group, giving them 10 minutes to leave the area.
Police are coordinating to prevent the march from moving south, with troopers on horseback and arrest teams ready if necessary.
Officers on horseback are assisting police cruisers with containing the march.
Police are monitoring a group of approximately 150-200 individuals marching; efforts are underway to manage the situation.
Incident reported at Speedway & E 21st St.
Police estimate approximately 300 people gathered on the premises.
Police report groups of 50 to 60 people on the South Lawn.
A protest has been reported at the South Mall on campus. There is reported to be a large police presence and ambulances on the scene. Are you nearby? Tap to go live to share updates with the community.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 297 Inner Campus Dr.
Video captured on May 1 shows multiple police vehicles present at the campus.
Police have observed an increase in counter-protesters at the scene, with four or five new individuals arriving.
Police report around 100 peaceful protesters are currently gathered without any speeches or active demonstrations, simply congregating at the location.
A total of 79 people were arrested in association with an ongoing protest at UT Austin on Monday. University of Texas Police arrested 75 of them, while Austin Police arrested four. All those arrested were charged with criminal trespass. One was also charged wit obstructing a highway/passageway, while another was also charged with interfering with public duties.
Police confirm that no tents have been set up.
Students are reportedly reconvening on the lawn with tents and umbrellas.
At least six protesters have been arrested so far, CNN reports.
Police in riot gear are surrounding protesters at UT Austin, CNN reports.
A crowd has begun to gather to protest in support of Palestinians and against the arrests made on campus yesterday.
Charges have reportedly been dismissed against 46 people who were arrested at UT Austin yesterday, KUT News reports.
Some UT Austin faculty are planning a demonstration at the main mall at 12:15 p.m. in protest of yesterday's arrests.
Fifty seven people were booked into the Travis County Jail after being arrested at UT Austin, police confirm, according to KXAN. Those arrested are slowly being released from the facility Thursday.
Police report approximately 200 individuals are currently on the grass, chanting at low levels, as they continue to monitor the protest.
APD officers remaining on the UT campus are instructed to move to the intersection of Trinity and MLK.
DPS is initiating crowd control measures, directing the group north of ICD and facilitating their exit west towards Guadalupe Street.
Police have issued a dispersal order to individuals in the vicinity of South Hall as they continue to manage the protest.
Police have relocated to the center of the South Mall with an individual to provide medical treatment.
Police are preparing to resume arrests at the protest and have requested data support on the side of the South Yard.
Police have arranged two metro buses at Trinity and MLK for officer relief and are monitoring the situation from a staging location.
Police have deployed a drone flying above the South Mall area for surveillance.
Police are directing DPS vehicles down MLK, attempting to manage the crowd by moving them onto the sidewalk and forming a wedge formation.
Police are arranging the detention of five female protesters, coordinating to ensure proper handling and separation from male detainees.
Police have detained three additional male protesters, bringing the total to six, and are coordinating to separate male and female detainees, with four females also in custody.
Police have made four additional arrests at the protest, with the total number of detainees being tallied.
At least three protesters were arrested, KVUE reports. A letter sent from school officials to the Palestine Solidarity Committee, which organized the protest, said the demonstration was not authorized.
Video circulating on social media shows protesters and DPS officers in a standoff on campus.
The protest is in support of Gaza and was organized by the Palestinian Solidarity Committee of Austin, according to KXAN-TV.
Police report the group has dispersed but continues to demonstrate.
Police are preparing to issue a dispersal order to the marching group, giving them 10 minutes to leave the area.
Police are coordinating to prevent the march from moving south, with troopers on horseback and arrest teams ready if necessary.
Officers on horseback are assisting police cruisers with containing the march.
Police are monitoring a group of approximately 150-200 individuals marching; efforts are underway to manage the situation.
Incident reported at Speedway & E 21st St.
Police estimate approximately 300 people gathered on the premises.
Police report groups of 50 to 60 people on the South Lawn.
A protest has been reported at the South Mall on campus. There is reported to be a large police presence and ambulances on the scene. Are you nearby? Tap to go live to share updates with the community.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 297 Inner Campus Dr.
Video captured on May 1 shows multiple police vehicles present at the campus.
Police have observed an increase in counter-protesters at the scene, with four or five new individuals arriving.
Police report around 100 peaceful protesters are currently gathered without any speeches or active demonstrations, simply congregating at the location.
A total of 79 people were arrested in association with an ongoing protest at UT Austin on Monday. University of Texas Police arrested 75 of them, while Austin Police arrested four. All those arrested were charged with criminal trespass. One was also charged wit obstructing a highway/passageway, while another was also charged with interfering with public duties.
Police confirm that no tents have been set up.
Students are reportedly reconvening on the lawn with tents and umbrellas.
At least six protesters have been arrested so far, CNN reports.
Police in riot gear are surrounding protesters at UT Austin, CNN reports.
A crowd has begun to gather to protest in support of Palestinians and against the arrests made on campus yesterday.
Charges have reportedly been dismissed against 46 people who were arrested at UT Austin yesterday, KUT News reports.
Some UT Austin faculty are planning a demonstration at the main mall at 12:15 p.m. in protest of yesterday's arrests.
Fifty seven people were booked into the Travis County Jail after being arrested at UT Austin, police confirm, according to KXAN. Those arrested are slowly being released from the facility Thursday.
Police report approximately 200 individuals are currently on the grass, chanting at low levels, as they continue to monitor the protest.
APD officers remaining on the UT campus are instructed to move to the intersection of Trinity and MLK.
DPS is initiating crowd control measures, directing the group north of ICD and facilitating their exit west towards Guadalupe Street.
Police have issued a dispersal order to individuals in the vicinity of South Hall as they continue to manage the protest.
Police have relocated to the center of the South Mall with an individual to provide medical treatment.
Police are preparing to resume arrests at the protest and have requested data support on the side of the South Yard.
Police have arranged two metro buses at Trinity and MLK for officer relief and are monitoring the situation from a staging location.
Police have deployed a drone flying above the South Mall area for surveillance.
Police are directing DPS vehicles down MLK, attempting to manage the crowd by moving them onto the sidewalk and forming a wedge formation.
Police are arranging the detention of five female protesters, coordinating to ensure proper handling and separation from male detainees.
Police have detained three additional male protesters, bringing the total to six, and are coordinating to separate male and female detainees, with four females also in custody.
Police have made four additional arrests at the protest, with the total number of detainees being tallied.
At least three protesters were arrested, KVUE reports. A letter sent from school officials to the Palestine Solidarity Committee, which organized the protest, said the demonstration was not authorized.
Video circulating on social media shows protesters and DPS officers in a standoff on campus.
The protest is in support of Gaza and was organized by the Palestinian Solidarity Committee of Austin, according to KXAN-TV.
Police report the group has dispersed but continues to demonstrate.
Police are preparing to issue a dispersal order to the marching group, giving them 10 minutes to leave the area.
Police are coordinating to prevent the march from moving south, with troopers on horseback and arrest teams ready if necessary.
Officers on horseback are assisting police cruisers with containing the march.
Police are monitoring a group of approximately 150-200 individuals marching; efforts are underway to manage the situation.
Incident reported at Speedway & E 21st St.
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So glad these students are communicating their frustration β€οΈ Gone are the days of Americans blindly supporting genocide and imperialism βπΌ
@316EM palestine. and the complicity of our universities and their investments into weapons manifesting and research
Some of yall are too dumb to understand whatβs going onβ¦ praying for u. Lol. These students are advocating for the many innocent lives wrongly taken by Israel. Thatβs it.
@billtk openly racist wow
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So glad these students are communicating their frustration β€οΈ Gone are the days of Americans blindly supporting genocide and imperialism βπΌ
@316EM palestine. and the complicity of our universities and their investments into weapons manifesting and research
Some of yall are too dumb to understand whatβs going onβ¦ praying for u. Lol. These students are advocating for the many innocent lives wrongly taken by Israel. Thatβs it.
@billtk openly racist wow
FREE PALESTINE
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So glad these students are communicating their frustration β€οΈ Gone are the days of Americans blindly supporting genocide and imperialism βπΌ
@316EM palestine. and the complicity of our universities and their investments into weapons manifesting and research
Some of yall are too dumb to understand whatβs going onβ¦ praying for u. Lol. These students are advocating for the many innocent lives wrongly taken by Israel. Thatβs it.
@billtk openly racist wow
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So glad these students are communicating their frustration β€οΈ Gone are the days of Americans blindly supporting genocide and imperialism βπΌ
@316EM palestine. and the complicity of our universities and their investments into weapons manifesting and research
Some of yall are too dumb to understand whatβs going onβ¦ praying for u. Lol. These students are advocating for the many innocent lives wrongly taken by Israel. Thatβs it.
@billtk openly racist wow
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So glad these students are communicating their frustration β€οΈ Gone are the days of Americans blindly supporting genocide and imperialism βπΌ
@316EM palestine. and the complicity of our universities and their investments into weapons manifesting and research
Some of yall are too dumb to understand whatβs going onβ¦ praying for u. Lol. These students are advocating for the many innocent lives wrongly taken by Israel. Thatβs it.
@billtk openly racist wow
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