On Wednesday, a pro-Palestinian protest at Emerson College in Boston resulted in the arrest of more than 100 individuals, as confirmed by the Boston Police Department. The protest led to four officers sustaining non-life-threatening injuries during the incident.
Video footage shared on social media captured the intensity of the protests, with arrested individuals chanting slogans from inside police wagons while onlookers echoed their sentiments.
Reports from Emerson Students for Justice in Palestine corroborated the high number of arrests made during the demonstration.
Law enforcement officers, donned in riot gear, were seen approaching protesters in the late hours of the night, eventually dispersing the crowd.
In response to the events, Emerson College President Jay Bernhardt and other school officials addressed the situation in a letter to students. The letter emphasized that the encampment set up by the protesters had violated city ordinances, and reiterated the importance of abiding by local and state laws.
While expressing support for the community's right to protest, the university underscored the necessity of doing so within the confines of the law to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals involved.
The university's statement highlighted concerns regarding potential legal repercussions for protesters who fail to comply with city and state regulations, emphasizing the need for peaceful and lawful demonstrations.
