Protester Arrested at UNC Charlotte's Pro-Palestine Encampment
ICARO Media Group
In an ongoing wave of protests surrounding the conflict in Israel, one person was arrested on Tuesday morning from a pro-Palestine encampment at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The university officials have not confirmed whether the person arrested is a student or not.
The arrest took place on the morning of a planned rally and march on the campus's Fretwell/Cato Lawn, organized to demand that UNC Charlotte divest from Israel, as stated in social media posts. The university had released a statement on Monday afternoon expressing their support for the exercise of First Amendment rights but clarified that protest activities violating law and policy were not protected speech.
According to their statement, activities that disrupt campus operations and activities, including final examinations, are considered a violation of university policy. The institution is committed to ensuring an environment that promotes uninterrupted learning and safety for all students and is determined to limit any activities that may impede academic engagement or pose a risk to campus safety.
The circumstances surrounding the arrest are still under investigation, and WBTV is actively working to gather more information about the incident.
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