Pro-Palestine protesters at DePaul University prepare for raid of encampment
CHICAGO -- Student protesters at DePaul University in Lincoln Park say they are ready for a raid. On Saturday night they said they were at a stalemate with the university. Some students say they are worried it could all come down to arrests. Protesters have been there for two weeks. 'We're preparing for the worst,' said Henna Ayesh. 'Obviously, we have marshalls on site. We're already coming up with plans in case of risk of raids.
A few pro-Israel supporters tried to disrupt the pro-Palestine rally, but Chicago Police escorted them away from the rally. The university's president said in a statement, 'We are extremely disappointed to share that discussions with the Divestment Coalition student leaders are at an impasse. Together with the Board of Trustees, we have worked to substantively respond to each of the demands the students have put forward.
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