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UCLA Protesters Face Misdemeanor Charges; Chancellor Laments Days of Violence and Division

The protesters’ camp has been cleared, but the plaza is littered with tents and garbage. Royce Hall stands marred by pro-Gaza graffiti and anti-Semitic symbols.
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UCLA Protesters Face Misdemeanor Charges; Chancellor Laments Days of Violence and Division
A barricaded door in a pro-Palestine encampment at UCLA in Los Angeles on May 1, 2024. Eric Thayer/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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Officers who cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA arrested 210 protesters, who face misdemeanor charges of failing to disperse, according to Los Angeles Police Department Chief Dominic Choi.

No serious injuries to officers or protesters were reported.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.