By Matthew Ormseth, Connor Sheets, Ruben Vives, Melissa Gomez, Jack Dolan and Caroline Petrow-CohenLos Angeles TimesLOS ANGELES — Police moved into the pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA Thursday morning, where they faced intense resistance and made dozens of arrests. There were several fronts of the operation, with police using flash-bang type devices that echoed across campus and dismantling tents. But it was a slow operation, with officers making some progress then stopping to regroup. The student, who declined to be named, said the demonstrators who remained early Thursday morning in the encampment were prepared to be arrested. In recent weeks, UCLA, like other universities across the country, has emerged as a hotbed of pro-Palestinian activism.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 02, 2024 15:12 UTC