Travis County prosecutor Delia Garza has urged University of Texas-Austin leadership to seek a compromise with student protest organizers to alleviate the strain on law enforcement resources. The call for compromise comes as police presence on campus has led to nearly 80 arrests, with at least 65 criminal trespass cases being processed by Garza's office.
Garza emphasized that criminal trespass is one of the lowest level non-violent crimes her office deals with and detaining protesters for this offense is burdening the criminal justice system. The high volume of cases has caused delays in normal processes, with magistrates working to determine eligibility for release.
