Multiple arrests and suspensions were made after some Vanderbilt students protested the university's decision not to allow them to vote on a BDS amendment.
The proposed amendment to the Vanderbilt Student Government Constitution would have prevented student government funds from going to businesses that support Israel. Vanderbilt University removed the amendment from the student ballot, prompting about 30 protesters to have a sit-in in the chancellor’s office.
A reporter was also arrested after attempting to enter Kirkland Hall. Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk said he will not prosecute the journalist for “peacefully doing his or her job.” According to the University statement, “Free expression is a core value,” and allows for peaceful protest, but Vanderbilt has the authority to “define time, place and manner limitations.”
“Yesterday’s protest at Kirkland Hall was not a peaceful one. It began with the assault of a Vanderbilt community service officer and continued with protesters physically pushing Vanderbilt staff members with the hope of entering and occupying the chancellor’s office,” the statement said. “As a result, the building remained on lockdown and members of VUPD were on high alert.”“You are black in America, and you’re not standing with the marginalized people of the world.
Another student outside of the chancellor’s office called 911 on behalf of another protester inside Kirkland Hall out of fear she would develop toxic shock syndrome from not being allowed to remove her tampon in a timely manner. She expressed worry that police would arrest the protester for leaving the sit-in. The 911 dispatcher
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