Police at UCLA on Wednesday afternoon ordered people to clear out of the pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA after a night of violence that went unchecked for hours.
Police issued an unlawful assembly order over loudspeakers at about 6 p.m. and ordered demonstrators to leave the area. On Tuesday, the university issued a warning to the demonstrators.'The established encampment is unlawful and violates university policy,' the university wrote. 'Law enforcement is prepared to arrest individuals in accordance with applicable law. Non-UCLA persons are notified to leave the encampment and depart the campus immediately.
'Law enforcement is prepared to arrest individuals in accordance with applicable law. Non-UCLA persons are notified to leave the encampment and depart the campus immediately.'The administration also asked students, staff and faculty to leave. 'Those who choose to remain — including both students and employees — could face sanctions,' the university wrote.
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