The arrests come as large protest encampments have cropped up and demonstrators have clashed with police at Columbia, Yale and other universities.
State troopers on Wednesday began arresting and dispersing demonstrators at the University of Texas at Austin during a protest of the war in Gaza . A university spokesperson did not immediately know how many arrests were made, but confirmed that at least some protesters were taken into custody. Reporters also said they witnessed several arrests, including one demonstrator being pinned to the ground by a state trooper.
Gov. Abbott directs Texas universities to crack down on antisemitism, discipline pro-Palestine groups School officials warned organizers on Tuesday against demonstrating on campus because organizers appeared to intend to “violate our policies and rules and disrupt our campus operations.” They said any protesters would be subject to discipline, including suspension, and people unaffiliated with the university would be asked to leave or face arrest.
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