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Summary

TLDRThe video script covers a range of current events, focusing on tensions at U.S. college campuses due to protests over the Israel-Gaza conflict, leading to police interventions and arrests. It also discusses the active shooter situation at a middle school in Wisconsin, which was neutralized by officials, and the severe weather threat across the central U.S. following a series of deadly tornadoes. Additionally, the script touches on the political landscape concerning abortion rights, with lawmakers in Arizona repealing the state's 1864 abortion ban while Florida implements a strict six-week ban. The report concludes with concerns over national security, highlighting the case of a suspected ISIS member who crossed into the U.S. and lived here undetected for nearly two years before his arrest.

Takeaways

  • 🚨 Tensions and violent clashes are escalating on university campuses across the U.S., particularly in relation to the conflict in Gaza.
  • 👮‍♂️ The NYPD arrested nearly 300 protesters in New York after they stormed a building taken over by protesters at Columbia University.
  • 🛂 In California, UCLA had to cancel classes due to violent confrontations between dueling groups on campus.
  • 🔫 An active shooter threat at a middle school in Wisconsin was neutralized with no injuries or deaths reported, except for the suspect.
  • 🌪️ A new storm threat is looming across the central U.S. following a deadly tornado outbreak.
  • 📜 Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban, but it will remain in effect for several months due to legal procedures.
  • 🚫 Florida's six-week ban on abortions has taken effect, causing significant impact on reproductive rights in the region.
  • 🤝 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza.
  • 🏛️ Columbia University called for police intervention to clear a historic building seized by protesters, leading to over 100 arrests and sparking debate on free speech versus public safety.
  • 🤔 There is a contentious debate over the role of outside agitators in the protests, with authorities trying to determine how many were actual students versus non-student protesters.
  • 🚨 The protests on campuses are part of a long history of student activism that has influenced change on various national issues, but there are limits when violence is involved.

Q & A

  • What was the primary reason for the police intervention at the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University?

    -The police intervened at the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University due to violent clashes and the takeover of buildings by protesters, which led to the arrest of nearly 300 protesters across the city.

  • Why did the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) cancel classes?

    -UCLA canceled classes due to the eruption of violence between dueling groups of protesters on campus.

  • What was the situation regarding the active shooter at a middle school in Wisconsin?

    -The active shooter threat at a middle school in Wisconsin was neutralized outside the building, with no injuries or deaths reported other than the suspect.

  • What is the current stance on abortion laws in Arizona and Florida?

    -Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban, but it will remain on the books for months due to legislative procedures. In Florida, a six-week ban on abortions has taken effect.

  • What is the role of Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Israel-Gaza conflict?

    -Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.

  • What was the context behind the police crackdown on college campuses across the U.S.?

    -The police crackdown on college campuses was in response to protests and encampments related to the conflict in Gaza, with over 100 people arrested at Columbia University and violent clashes at the University of Wisconsin.

  • How did the situation unfold at the University of Texas, Dallas?

    -At the University of Texas, Dallas, tents were taken down as part of the police's actions against protest encampments.

  • What was the reason behind the faculty protest at Columbia University?

    -Faculty at Columbia University protested the police intervention, citing the importance of shared governance and referencing a similar police crackdown in 1968.

  • What was the issue at UCLA regarding the pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel activists?

    -At UCLA, pro-Palestinian demonstrators claimed they were attacked by pro-Israel activists and questioned the absence of police protection during the incident.

  • What is the current situation regarding the protests and encampments at U.S. colleges and universities?

    -Nearly 50 U.S. colleges and universities have encampments with students demanding their schools divest from Israel. Some schools, like Brown and Northwestern, have reached preliminary agreements to de-escalate tensions.

  • What was the context behind the heavy police presence at UCLA?

    -The heavy police presence at UCLA was due to the violent protests that erupted between counterprotesters and pro-Palestinian demonstrators, leading to fights, pepper spray, and fireworks being thrown.

Outlines

00:00

🚨 Campus Protests and Police Actions Across the U.S.

The first paragraph discusses the escalating tensions and violent clashes on university campuses across the U.S., stemming from protests related to the conflict in Gaza. It highlights specific incidents at the University of Wisconsin and Columbia University, where police arrested nearly 300 protesters and breached a barricaded building, respectively. The narrative also touches on the broader implications for free speech and public safety on college campuses, as well as the differing reactions to police intervention at various locations.

05:01

🤜🤛 Tensions Rise at UCLA and Nationwide Over Israel-Gaza Conflict

The second paragraph focuses on the protests at UCLA, where counter-protesters clashed with pro-Palestinian demonstrators, leading to violence and police intervention. It explores the challenges faced by colleges in balancing free speech with campus safety and the impact on students' freedom of movement. The summary also notes that nearly 50 U.S. colleges and universities have ongoing student encampments demanding divestment from Israel, and mentions the historical context of campus protests influencing change on issues like the Vietnam War and South African apartheid.

10:01

🔫 Averted Tragedy: Active Shooter Situation at Wisconsin Middle School

The third paragraph reports on a potential shooting at a middle school in Wisconsin that was averted when a gunman was stopped by police before entering the school. It details the response to the incident, the lockdown procedure, and the emotional reactions of parents and the community. The narrative also emphasizes the quick action of the first responders and the relief felt by the small town's residents as students are reunited with their families.

15:02

🌪️ Severe Weather Threats Continue Across the Central U.S.

The fourth paragraph addresses the ongoing severe weather threats across the central U.S., following a series of tornadoes that have caused significant destruction and loss of life. It provides an overview of the damage caused by the storms, the number of tornadoes reported, and the impact on communities. The summary also mentions the continuous threat of severe weather and the exhaustion and wariness felt by those living in the affected areas.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Protests on Campuses

Protests on Campuses refers to the demonstrations and unrest that occurred at various educational institutions across the United States. In the script, it is mentioned that there were violent clashes at the University of Wisconsin and police intervention at Columbia University, indicating the severity of the situation and its relevance to the theme of civil unrest and free speech on campus.

💡Active Shooter

An Active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area. The term is used in the context of a middle school in Wisconsin, where an active shooter was neutralized outside the building, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence and its impact on educational institutions.

💡Abortion Ban

Abortion Ban refers to the legislative prohibition of abortion, which has become a significant political and social issue. The script discusses the repeal of Arizona's 1864 abortion ban and the implementation of a six-week ban in Florida, showcasing the differing legislative approaches to this contentious topic.

💡Tornado Outbreak

A Tornado Outbreak is a series of tornadoes caused by a single weather event. The script mentions a new storm threat across the central U.S. following a deadly tornado outbreak, emphasizing the natural disaster aspect and its consequences on affected communities.

💡Police Crackdown

Police Crackdown describes the rigorous and often forceful action taken by law enforcement to control a situation. In the script, it is mentioned that police crackdowns continue on college campuses, with officers in riot gear taking back control of Hamilton Hall at Columbia University, indicating the intensity of the response to protests.

💡Columbia University

Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. It is specifically mentioned in the script as a location where NYPD officers were called to breach a historic building seized by protesters, making it a focal point in the narrative about campus protests and police intervention.

💡University of Wisconsin

The University of Wisconsin is a public research university system. The script highlights violent clashes at the University of Wisconsin with police moving against encampments, which is a key example of the conflicts arising from protests on campuses.

💡UCLA

UCLA refers to the University of California, Los Angeles, a public research university. The script notes that classes were canceled at UCLA after violence erupted between dueling groups, underscoring the impact of campus unrest on academic activities.

💡Outside Agitators

Outside Agitators are individuals who are not part of the local community but are involved in instigating or escalating unrest. The script quotes the mayor blaming 'outside agitators' for the escalation of protests, which is a common narrative when discussing the dynamics of civil protests.

💡Divest from Israel

Divest from Israel refers to the demand for educational institutions to withdraw any investments they may have in Israeli companies or government bonds, often as a form of protest against Israel's policies. The script mentions students demanding their schools divest from Israel over the country's war in Gaza, which is a specific goal of the protests mentioned.

💡First Amendment

The First Amendment is a part of the United States Constitution that protects the rights of free speech, assembly, and the press. The script discusses the balance between First Amendment activities and public safety, particularly in the context of campus protests, indicating the constitutional importance of the right to protest.

Highlights

Tensions are rising on university campuses across the United States due to protests related to the conflict in Gaza.

Violent clashes occurred at the University of Wisconsin, hours after police in New York stormed a building at Columbia University.

The NYPD arrested nearly 300 protesters across New York City, with the mayor blaming outside agitators for the unrest.

UCLA canceled classes after violence erupted between dueling groups on campus.

An active shooter threat at a middle school in Wisconsin was neutralized by officials outside the building.

A new storm threat is affecting the central U.S. following a deadly tornado outbreak.

Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal the state's 1864 abortion ban, but it will remain on the books for months.

In Florida, a six-week ban on abortions has taken effect.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Columbia University called in NYPD officers to breach a historic building seized and barricaded by protesters.

Over 100 people were arrested at Columbia University, and violent clashes occurred at the University of Wisconsin.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA claim they were attacked by pro-Israel activists with a lack of police intervention.

At the University of Texas, Dallas, tents were taken down following protests.

University President Minouche Shafik cited destruction and not political speech as the reason for the police intervention at Columbia.

Mayor Eric Adams accused outside agitators of co-opting the protest at Columbia University.

Faculty at Columbia University protested the police intervention, referencing a similar event in 1968.

Protests at UCLA turned violent, highlighting the issues colleges are facing since the protests began.

Secretary of State Tony Blinken is working to reassure families of hostages held by Hamas and is meeting with Israeli officials.

A potential shooting at a middle school in Wisconsin was averted when a gunman was stopped by police outside the school.

Harvey Weinstein appeared in court for the first time since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned.

Severe weather poses a risk to millions, with over a dozen tornadoes reported, including a deadly one in Kansas.

Lawmakers in Arizona repealed the state's 1864 abortion ban, while Florida implemented strict new limits on abortions.

A suspected ISIS member crossed into the U.S. illegally, lived in the country undetected for nearly two years before his arrest.

Transcripts

00:05

TENSIONS ON CAMPUSES

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BOILING OVER FROM

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COAST TO COAST.

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THE VIOLENT CLASHES

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TODAY AT THE

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UNIVERSITY OF

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WISCONSIN JUST HOURS

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AFTER POLICE IN NEW

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YORK STORMED A

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BUILDING THAT HAD BEEN

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TAKEN OVER ON THE

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COLUMBIA CAMPUS.

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THE NYPD ARRESTING

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NEARLY 300 PROTESTERS

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ACROSS THE CITY.

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THE MAYOR BLAMING,

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QUOTE, OUTSIDE

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AGITATORS.

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>>> IN CALIFORNIA,

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UCLA CANCELING CLASSES

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TODAY AFTER VIOLENCE

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ERUPTED BETWEEN

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DUELING GROUPS.

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OUR TEAM ON THOSE

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CAMPUSES TONIGHT.

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>>> ALSO THIS EVENING,

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THE TERRIFYING MOMENTS

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AN ACTIVE SHOOTER AT A

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MIDDLE SCHOOL IN

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WISCONSIN.

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OFFICIALS SAYING THE

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THREAT WAS NEUTRALIZED

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OUTSIDE THE BUILDING.

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>>> THE NEW STORM

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THREAT ACROSS THE

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CENTRAL U.S. AFTER

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ANOTHER DEADLY TORNADO

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OUTBREAK.

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WE'RE TRACKING IT.

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>>> ARIZONA LAWMAKERS

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VOTING TO REPEAL THE

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STATE'S 1864 ABORTION

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BAN.

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WHY IT WILL STILL BE

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ON THE BOOKS FOR

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MONTHS.

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>>> AND IN FLORIDA,

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THE SIX-WEEK BAN

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TAKING EFFECT.

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SECRETARY OF STATE

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ANTONY BLINKEN MEETING

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WITH ISRAELI PRIME

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MINISTER NETANYAHU AS

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THE U.S. PUSHES FOR A

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CEASE-FIRE IN GAZA.

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WHAT'S HE'S TELLING US

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ONE-ON-ONE TONIGHT.

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>>> NEW IMAGES OF

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HA MOUND.

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>> Announcer: THIS IS

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"NBC NIGHTLY NEWS"

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WITH LESTER HOLT.

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>>> GOOD EVENING, AND

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WELCOME.

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AFTER EARLIER

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APPEARING TO STRUGGLE

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OVER THE LINE BETWEEN

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FREE SPEECH AND PUBLIC

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SAFETY, A NEW RESOLVE

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ON SOME OF THE COLLEGE

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CAMPUSES THAT HAVE

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BEEN AT THE CENTER OF

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PROTESTS OVER THE

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CONFLICT IN GAZA.

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NOWHERE MORE BOLDLY

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THAN AT NEW YORK

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CITY'S COLUMBIA

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UNIVERSITY WHERE NYPD

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OFFICERS WERE CALLED

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ON BY THE UNIVERSITY

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TO BREACH A HISTORIC

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BUILDING THAT HAD BEEN

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SEIZED AND BARRICADED

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BY PROTESTERS AND TO

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SHUT DOWN THE PROTEST

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ENCAMPMENTS.

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OVER 100 PEOPLE

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WERE ARRESTED, AND

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THERE WERE VIOLENT

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CLASHES WITH

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PROTESTERS AT THE

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UNIVERSITY OF

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WISCONSIN WHERE POLICE

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ALSO MOVED AGAINST

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ENCAMPMENTS EVEN AS

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NEW ONES ARE APPEARING

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AT CAMPUSES ACROSS THE

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COUNTRY.

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WHILE THE POLICE

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ACTIONS WERE UNWELCOME

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BY PROTESTERS, AT UCLA

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A VERY DIFFERENT

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STORY.

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PRO-PALESTINIAN

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DEMONSTRATORS THERE

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ASKING WHERE WERE THE

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POLICE WHEN THEY CAME

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UNDER ATTACK BY

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PRO-ISRAEL ACTIVISTS.

02:21

ERIN McLAUGHLIN

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STARTS OUR COVERAGE.

02:25

>> Reporter: TONIGHT

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POLICE CRACKDOWNS

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CONTINUE ON COLLEGE

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CAMPUSES ACROSS THE

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COUNTRY.

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AT THE UNIVERSITY OF

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WISCONSIN, MADISON,

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CLASHES.

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FOUR OFFICERS INJURED

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AND DOZENS OF

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PRO-PALESTINIAN

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PROTESTERS ARRESTED.

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>> WE PLAN TO BE HERE

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UNTIL OUR DEMANDS ARE

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MET NO MATTER WHAT.

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>> Reporter: WHILE

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JEWISH STUDENTS SAY,

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THEY ALSO WANT THEIR

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VOICES HEARD.

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>> BUT WE JUST WANTED

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TO SHOW THAT WE'RE

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HERE AND THAT WE'RE

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NOT SCARED.

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>> Reporter: AT THE

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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS,

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DALLAS, TENTS TAKEN

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DOWN.

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MEANWHILE, COLUMBIA

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UNIVERSITY SAYS IT HAD

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NO CHOICE BUT TO CALL

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THE POLICE.

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THE POLICE ARE MAKING

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THEIR WAY ONTO THE

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CAMPUS.

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DOZENS OF OFFICERS.

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OVERNIGHT MORE THAN

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100 WERE ARRESTED ON

03:00

CAMPUS.

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POLICE RELEASING THIS

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VIDEO WITH NO AUDIO

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SHOWING OFFICERS IN

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RIOT GEAR TAKING BACK

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CONTROL OF THE

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HISTORIC HAMILTON HALL

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AND THE ENCAMPMENT.

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>> I WAS TERRIFIED.

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>> Reporter: THIS

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STUDENT SAYS HE WAS ON

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CAMPUS DURING THE RAID

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TO STAND IN SOLIDARITY

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WITH THE PROTESTERS

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OCCUPYING THE HALL.

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>> WHATEVER HAPPENED

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TO OUR PEERS WHO WERE

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INSIDE HAMILTON, MANY

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OF WHOM WE KNOW AND

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ARE FRIENDS WITH, WE

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WANTED TO MAKE SURE

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THAT WE RECORD WHAT

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HAPPENED.

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>> Reporter: HE SAYS

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POLICE MOVED HIM AND

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OTHERS INTO A DORM

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WHERE HE STAYED FOR

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NEARLY THREE HOURS.

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>> WHAT I PERSONALLY

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SAW MAINLY WAS THE

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NYPD OFFICERS IN OUR

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FACEM AND I SAW

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STUDENTS BEING DRAGGED

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OUT OF THERE IN

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HANDCUFFS, THE

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BLOCKADE, THE HUMAN

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CHAIN THAT WAS OUTSIDE

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OF IT BEING CLEARED.

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>> Reporter: THE

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ENCAMPMENT ONCE

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FULL OF PROTESTERS AND

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CAMPS NOW CLEARED.

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NOW UNIVERSITY

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PRESIDENT MINOUCHE

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SHAFIK SAID IT WAS

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DESTRUCTION AND NOT

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POLITICAL SPEECH

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POINTING TO STUDENTS

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WHO FELT UNCOMFORTABLE

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AND UNWELCOME

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BECAUSE OF THE

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DISRUPTION AND

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ANTI-SEMITIC ACTIONS.

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MAYOR ERIC ADAMS SAID

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AGITATORS CO-OPTED THE

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PROTEST.

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>> WE SAW INDIVIDUALS

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HOLDING DOORS AND

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DOING TRAINING.

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THEY WERE NOT

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STUDENTS.

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THEY DID NOT BELONG ON

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THE PROPERTY.

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THEY HAVE A LONG

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HISTORY OF

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PARTICIPATING IN THIS

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TYPE OF DISCOURSE.

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>> Reporter: HOW MANY

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OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS

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WERE STUDENTS, AND HOW

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MANY OF THOSE

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INDIVIDUALS WERE

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SO-CALLED OUTSIDE

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AGITATORS?

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>> ANALYSIS IS TAKING

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PLACE RIGHT NOW.

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>> Reporter: TODAY OFF

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CAMPUS, FACULTY

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PROTESTED THE POLICE

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INTERVENTION POINTING

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TO THE POLICE

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CRACKDOWN AND THE SAME

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HALL IN 1968.

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>> IT'S CLEAR THAT

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SHARED GOVERNANCE

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MEANING THE CAPACITY

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OF FACULTY, STUDENTS,

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AND STAFF TO INTERACT

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WITH SENIOR

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ADMINISTRATION TO COME

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TO RESOLUTIONS OF

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DIFFICULT PROBLEMS IS

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THE LESSON LEARNED

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FROM 1968.

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THAT LESSON WAS LOST

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YESTERDAY.

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>> AND ERIN JOINS US

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FROM COLUMBIA

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UNIVERSITY.

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ERIN, WE'RE HEARING

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ABOUT POTENTIAL POLICE

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ACTIVITY AT NEARBY

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FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IN

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NEW YORK.

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>> Reporter: THAT'S

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RIGHT, LESTER.

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MOMENTS AGO THE NYPD

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SAID THAT UNIVERSITY

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HAS ALSO REQUESTED

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THEIR ASSISTANCE ON

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CAMPUS TO DISPERSE

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PROTESTERS AND THAT

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ARRESTS WILL BEGIN

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THERE IMMINENTLY.

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>> ERIN McLAUGHLIN,

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THANK YOU.

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>>> ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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THE PROTESTS TURNED

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VIOLENT AT UCLA

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HIGHLIGHTING THE

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ISSUES THAT SO MANY

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COLLEGES HAVE BEEN

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STRUGGLING WITH SINCE

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THE PROTESTS BEGAN.

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LIZ KREUTZ IS IN LOS

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ANGELES.

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>> Reporter: AT UCLA

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TENSIONS BETWEEN

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PROTESTERS BOILING

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OVER AS

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COUNTERPROTESTERS,

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SOME IN MASKS, STORM

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THE PRO-PALESTINIAN

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ENCAMPMENT OVERNIGHT.

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VIOLENCE ERUPTING.

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VIDEOS SHOW PROTESTERS

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FIGHTING, SOME BEING

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PEPPER SPRAYED AND

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FIREWORKS THROWN INTO

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THE ENCAMPMENT.

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EVENTUALLY POLICE IN

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RIOT GEAR ARRIVED BUT

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MADE NO ARRESTS.

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THINGS HAVE CALMED

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DOWN NOW, AND POLICE

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BROKE UP THE FIGHTS

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BETWEEN PROTESTERS,

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BUT THERE'S A HEAVY

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POLICE PRESENCE STILL

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HERE AND A LOT OF

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TENSION ON CAMPUS.

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AS PROTESTERS SPEND

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THEIR SEVENTH DAY

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CAMPED OUT, SOME

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STUDENTS SAYING THEIR

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RIGHTS TO MOVE FREELY

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AROUND CAMPUS HAVE

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BEEN INFRINGED.

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>> I HAVE MY I.D.

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RIGHT HERE.

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I'M BEING BLOCKED OUT.

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>> Reporter: THIS

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OUTSPOKEN PRO-ISRAEL

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STUDENT ELI POSTED

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THIS VIDEO OF

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PROTESTERS NOT

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ALLOWING HIM TO ACCESS

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A PATHWAY NEAR THE

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ENCAMPMENT.

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>> THEY CREATED THEIR

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OWN CHECKPOINT AND I

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SAW THIS AND I SAID,

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ABSOLUTELY NOT.

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THIS IS PUBLIC LAND.

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I PAY TUITION HERE.

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I DESERVE TO WALK THIS

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PATH TO CLASS IF I SO

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CHOOSE TO.

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>> Reporter: THE

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INCIDENT CONDEMNED BY

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THE UNIVERSITY BUT

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SPARKING A DEBATE

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ABOUT THE BALANCE

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BETWEEN FREE SPEECH,

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ACCESS AT A PUBLIC

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UNIVERSITY, AND SAFETY

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ON CAMPUS.

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YAMA IS A

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PRO-PALESTINIAN

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PROTESTER, WHO SAYS

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SHE WAS PEPPER SPRAYED

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OVERNIGHT.

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>> THEY'RE SAYING WHAT

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WE'RE DOING IS

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UNLAWFUL, BUT WHAT

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I'VE SEEN IN THE

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ENCAMPMENT IS THAT WE

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ARE TRYING TO BE AS

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PEACEFUL, AND WE ARE

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TRYING TO ENSURE THAT

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EVERYONE IS SAFE, AND

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THAT OUR COMMUNITY

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MEMBERS ARE PROTECTED

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IN THEIR RIGHT TO

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PROTEST.

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>> Reporter: BY AN NBC

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NEWS COUNT, NEARLY 50

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U.S. COLLEGES AND

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UNIVERSITIES

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NATIONWIDE HAVE

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ENCAMPMENTS WITH

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STUDENTS DEMANDING

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THEIR SCHOOLS DIVEST

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FROM ISRAEL OVER THE

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COUNTRY'S WAR IN GAZA,

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PLACES LIKE YALE,

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INDIANA UNIVERSITY,

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AND ARIZONA STATE.

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TWO SCHOOLS, BROWN AND

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NORTHWESTERN, HAVE

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REACHED PRELIMINARY

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AGREEMENTS TO

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DE-ESCALATE TENSIONS.

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[ CROWD CHANTING ]

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THE UNREST PLAYING OUT

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IN DIFFERENT WAYS ON

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SOME CAMPUSES.

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THIS AMERICAN FLAG AT

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UNC PUT BACK IN PLACE

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AND PROTECTED IN PART

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BY A GROUP OF

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FRATERNITY BROTHERS

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AFTER PROTESTERS HAD

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REPLACED IT WITH A

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PALESTINIAN FLAG.

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IT'S ALL PART OF A

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DECADES-LONG HISTORY

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OF PROTESTS ON COLLEGE

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CAMPUSES HELPING TO

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SPARK CHANGE OVER

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ISSUES LIKE THE

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VIETNAM WAR AND

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SOUTH AFRICA'S

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APARTHEID, BUT THE

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RIGHT TO PROTEST

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HAS LIMITATIONS.

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>> THERE'S ROBUST

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PROTECTION FOR FIRST

07:43

AMENDMENT ACTIVITIES

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WHEN IT COMES TO

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SPEECH BUT THERE ARE

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LIMITS, AND ONE OF

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THOSE LIMITS OBVIOUSLY

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IS VIOLENCE.

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>> AND LIZ JOINING US

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FROM UCLA WHERE

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CLASSES WERE CANCELED

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TODAY.

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LIZ, WHAT COMES NEXT

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THERE?

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>> Reporter: WELL,

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LESTER, THERE'S STILL

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A HEAVY POLICE

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PRESENCE HERE, BUT