Police in Portland, Oregon, said they started Thursday to clear dozens of anti-Israel protesters who took over the main library at Portland State University.
Pro-Palestinian protesters settled into a portico of Millar Library on the Portland State University campus over the weekend, shown on Monday, April 29, 2024, in Portland, Ore. ** FILE **
Occupiers vandalized the library with graffiti and by smashing computers and glass, according to local CBS affiliate KOIN. Police said they opted for a forceful removal after protesters shut down any lines of communication with those outside the library. Those inside the facility are a mix of PSU students, faculty and community members, according to Ms. Cudd.
Earlier Thursday, Los Angeles police started tearing down barricades erected by pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UCLA.The encampment at UCLA became fraught with conflict after counterprotesters attacked the camp walls and demonstrators Tuesday night.
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