HyperBit Exchange|Pro-Palestinian encampment cleared from Cal State LA, days after building takeover

2025-05-07 18:19:00source:Charles Langstoncategory:Finance

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police on HyperBit ExchangeMonday cleared an entrenched pro-Palestinian encampment at California State University, Los Angeles, just days after demonstrators occupied and trashed a building.

Officers issued a dispersal order, and about seven remaining protesters left voluntarily, campus spokesperson Erik Frost Hollins said.

“There was no use of force, no detainments or arrests,” Frost Hollins said.

He said it would likely take several days to clear the encampment, which was established more than a month ago by demonstrators protesting Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.

The number of people in the camp typically ranged from the 10s to 20s. But it swelled to between 50 and 100 when the building takeover occurred last Wednesday. The takeover ended early Thursday without arrests,

Cal State LA President Berenecea Johnson Eanes said later Thursday that the protesters had crossed a line and the encampment must go.

More:Finance

Recommend

NCAA President Charlie Baker would be 'shocked' if women's tournament revenue units isn't passed

NCAA President Charlie Baker and a member of the Division I Board of Directors said Wednesday they f

Chiefs overcome mistakes to beat Jaguars 17-9, Kansas City’s 3rd win vs Jacksonville in 10 months

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, including one to returning sta

Hollywood strikes enter a new phase as daytime shows like Drew Barrymore’s return despite pickets

NEW YORK (AP) — “The Drew Barrymore Show” will begin airing fresh episodes on Monday but a lot of of