More than 1,000 college students across the nation have been arrested during anti-Israel protests that have sprung up “tent cities” at some of America’s most prestigious universities.
The chaotic protests were spurred by the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” born at Columbia University, which saw more than 100 demonstrators arrested on April 18.
Since then, police have arrested demonstrators at more than 25 campuses nationwide, with several universities seeing more than 100 arrests.
Columbia University
Columbia’s Manhattan campus lawn has been occupied by protesters for about two weeks and saw NYPD officers called in to arrest 108 people during the initial attempt to clear out the encampment on April 18.
The majority of those arrested at the Morningside Heights campus were let off with summonses.
New York University
A total of 120 people were nabbed at NYU on April 22, with 116 protesters receiving summonses for trespassing and four given desk appearance tickets for charges that included resisting arrest.
Cal Poly Humboldt
Three people were initially arrested at Cal Poly Humboldt last week before the university sent out its final warning for students to clear out the encampment by April 30.
By 2 a.m. on Tuesday, police were authorized to raid the encampment, making at least 25 more arrests, the Los Angeles Times reports.
University of Southern California
Police arrested 93 protesters at the University of Southern California on April 24 after they were ordered to clear out the demonstrators.
While many chose to leave, those who remained sat in defiance and were arrested one by one without incident.
Yale University
About 47 anti-Israeli protesters were arrested at Yale on April 21 after police stormed the campus with full riot gear.
University of Texas at Austin
A total of 57 protesters were arrested at the UT at Austin campus last week after students attempted to occupy the campus lawn and join the demonstrations against Israel’ war in Gaza.
On Monday, an additional 79 protesters were taken into custody, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
University of North Carolina
About 30 people were arrested at UNC-Chapel Hill on Tuesday morning after they refused to leave the encampment as ordered by police, the university said in a statement.
Amid the crackdown at UNC, students were seen in a viral video taking down the American flag at a campus flagpole and raising the Palestinian flag.
University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina confirmed that two students were arrested on April 23 during a small protest outside a dining area near student dorms.
The protesters had been disturbing a “Midnight Breakfast” event at the same venue.
Virginia Tech
A total of 82 protesters were booked at Virginia Tech on Sunday, including 53 active students on campus, Fox News reported.
Police raided the encampment on Sunday night and arrested resisting students with zip-tie restraints as they carried them away.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Police arrested 13 people at the Virginia Commonwealth University on Monday night, with the school confirming that six students were among the people detained.
Princeton University
Thirteen people were arrested on Monday night after a brief takeover at the school’s administrative offices where they held a sit-in, according to NorthJersey.com.
The students were booked for trespassing and have been barred from the campus, according to the university.
Indiana University
At Indiana University, 33 protesters were arrested Thursday and another 23 booked on Saturday in clashes with police at the campus encampment.
Emerson College
A total of 118 protesters were arrested at the Emerson College encampment on April 25, with Boston Police reporting that four officers suffered minor injuries in the clash with the demonstrators.
Northeastern University
Northeastern University saw 98 arrests over the weekend, including 29 people who were identified as students and another six who were staff members, NBC 10 reports.
Washington University
One hundred protesters were arrested on Saturday at Washington University, including 23 students and at least four employees, according to Chancellor Andrew Martin, who slammed the protests as a “dark, sad day for WashU.”
Arizona State
Arizona State Police arrested 69 people at the unauthorized encampment that was set up at the Temple campus on Saturday.
University of Colorado Denver
A total of 44 people were arrested at the University of Colorado Denver on Friday after the school said that the encampment at the Auraria Campus violated the college’s policy.
University of Illinois
Two men, neither students at the University of Illinois, were arrested and charged with mob action last Friday during the encampment protest on campus, WCIA reports.
The Champaign County State’s Attorney identified the men as George Vassilatos, 25, and Christopher Zelle, 37.
University of Minnesota
Eight students and a staff member were arrested at the University of Minnesota last week at the school’s encampment protest, according to the university.
Emory University
Emory University officials said 28 people, including 20 students, were arrested last week during a protest targeting the school and the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
University of Georgia
About 17 people were arrested at a joint protest held by students and members of the Athens community at the University of Georgia Campus on Monday, WSBTV reports.
University of Florida
Nine people were arrested on Monday at the University of Florida during an anti-Israel demonstration at the Gainesville campus.
The protesters were charged with resisting arrest and trespassing, with one demonstrator charged with batter after spitting on an officer, the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Ohio State University
A total of 36 people were arrested at an anti-Israel protest at Ohio State University last Thursday.
At least 16 of those arrested were OSU students, with the others not affiliated with the university in any way, according to the school.
University of Mary Washington
At the University of Mary Washington, in Virginia, 12 people were arrested, including nine students, on Saturday after demonstrators invited outsiders to the encampment, against school policy, University President Troy Paino said in a statement.
University of Connecticut
About 23 students were arrested at an encampment protest at UConn on Tuesday morning, according to the Hartford Courant.
Police said it had given protesters four warnings to remove the tent before moving in on the encampment.
