While giving remarks during an event in Westmoreland County, Governor Shapiro called the situation at Penn 'unstable' and 'unacceptable.'
to disband a pro-Palestinian encampment that has spent two weeks on the Ivy League campus in Phialdpehia.
"Over the last 24 hours at the University of Pennsylvania, the situation has gotten even more unstable and out of control, more rules have been violated," said Shapiro. "All students should feel safe when they're on campus. All students have a legal right to feel safe on campus, and the University of Pennsylvania has an obligation to their safety. It is past time for the university to act, to address this to disband the encampment and to restore order and safety on campus.
"These actions are a result of the University's continuing response to the unauthorized encampment on College Green," a statement from the university said.The encampment swelled as activity by protesters picked up overnight into Thursday morning.Penn's interim president says pro-Palestinian encampment is 'causing fear for many'
The protesters are demanding that Penn disclose its investments, and cuts ties with businesses that support Israel.
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