Morning Wire Campus Crackdowns & State Immigration Legislation | 4.29.24
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Apr 29, 2024 Over 200 anti-Israel protesters were arrested, raising questions about university responses. Institutions are divided on handling protests, with some taking a hands-off approach while others enforce strict measures. Meanwhile, state laws targeting illegal immigration are on the rise, revealing dissatisfaction with current federal policies. As illegal crossings hit record highs, prosecutions for such offenses have dropped significantly, highlighting ongoing enforcement challenges. The podcast dives into the tensions between campus activism and immigration legislation.
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Campus Crackdowns
- Over 200 arrests occurred at universities like ASU, Indiana University, and Washington University in St. Louis due to anti-Israel protests.
- At ASU, fraternity brothers even helped take down protest tents.
Columbia University Protests
- Columbia University decided not to involve NYPD in removing the pro-Gaza encampment after initial removal.
- They cited concerns about further inflaming the situation.
Civil Disobedience
- Yale professor Nicholas Christakis believes protesters should accept consequences for civil disobedience.
- Without consequences, he argues, the concept loses its power.