In a series of events on Friday, pro-Palestinian encampments were cleared from multiple college campuses across the United States. University authorities called upon law enforcement to quell the ongoing demonstrations that have disrupted campus life in recent weeks. Here are the latest developments:

University of Pennsylvania:
Early morning on Friday, police disbanded an encampment that had been set up at the University of Pennsylvania for the past 16 days. Protesters were given a two-minute warning to disperse before nearly three dozen individuals were arrested. The university officials cited the disruption of academic activities and student accessibility to study spaces, resources, and exams as the reason for taking action.

Among the 33 individuals arrested for defiant trespass, seven were UPenn students, according to a university spokesperson. Initially, university officials attempted to check IDs, but encountered resistance from demonstrators. It was later revealed that some protesters admitted to not being students, adding to the controversy surrounding the encampment's affiliation.

No injuries were reported during the operation, as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker confirmed in a statement. The university requested assistance from the city, which had agreed to provide backup support in case of arrests or if the situation became dangerous or violent.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
A similar operation took place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Friday morning. MIT announced disciplinary consequences for students who had failed to leave the encampment following a designated deadline. As police dismantled the encampment, chanting of "Free Palestine" could be heard from the demonstrators.

MIT President Sally Kornbluth stated that the encampment had been cleared, with ten individuals, including graduate and undergraduate students, arrested without incident. Kornbluth mentioned that the situation on campus had escalated in recent days with threats from individuals and groups on both sides.

MIT had previously attempted to clear the encampment during the week, enacting disciplinary consequences for non-compliance. On Thursday, fewer than 10 students were arrested on campus, according to the university.

Harvard University:
Meanwhile, Harvard University has taken a different approach to tackle the ongoing pro-Palestine encampment. According to a post from the group "Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine" on Instagram, the university is placing students connected to the encampment on "involuntary" leaves of absence. Specific details about the number of affected students have not been provided.

Notably, law enforcement officers had already dismantled an encampment at Harvard University in a previous incident. CNN reported that an undergraduate, a graduate student, and two individuals unaffiliated with the university were arrested.

These actions highlight the growing tensions and debates surrounding the pro-Palestinian protests on American campuses. While some university administrations opt for direct intervention, others are resorting to disciplinary measures. The ongoing situation continues to generate controversy and sparks discussions on the freedom of expression and the rights of protest.