by Cole Lauterbach
Arizona State University leaders are responding to a situation where pro-Palestinian protesters disrupted a student government meeting on campus, inferring there might be criminal charges.
The incident started with a student government meeting on November 14 where members of Students for Justice in Palestine demanded the school back away from its previous statements of support for Israel in its current military actions against Hamas for the terrorist organization’s invasion of the Jewish nation on October 6. Students for Justice in Palestine also demanded a resolution pushing the school to boycott and divest from Israel be considered, according to an Instagram post.
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According to Chabad at ASU, the meeting ended early after protesters outside began throwing rocks at the building.
“All criminal behavior and student code of conduct violations are going to be dealt with accordingly,” the group wrote.
ASU released a statement Wednesday saying they’re looking into the incident.
“The incident is being reviewed for possible disorderly conduct and criminal damage charges – no arrests have been made at this time. Arizona State University provides a community that embraces diversity, tolerance, respect, and inclusion. The university rejects and denounces antisemitism.”
The school said it would not tolerate physical intimidation or violence and will take action to ensure the safety of students.
Former Arizona Board of Regents member and 2022 Republican candidate for governor Karrin Taylor Robson expressed concern and solidarity for Jewish students at her alma mater.
“Anti-Semitism is evil & has no place on our college campuses. To see it happening at my alma mater is beyond heartbreaking. It’s unacceptable,” she said in a social media post. “ASU needs to act publicly and decisively. This alum is watching.”
Anti-Semitism is evil & has no place on our college campuses.
To see it happening at my alma mater is beyond heartbreaking. It’s unacceptable.
To the Jewish students at ASU: You are not alone, I stand with you.
ASU needs to act publicly and decisively. This alum is watching. https://t.co/fuEsajaPPx
— Karrin Taylor Robson (@KTaylorRobson) November 15, 2023
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Cole Lauterbach is a managing editor at The Center Square.
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