UT Arlington cracks down on 'encampment' set up by pro-Palestinian protesters

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UT Arlington sent out a notice Thursday morning to pro-Palestinian protesters that their 'encampment' violated school policy. Without any arrests, the encampment was taken down.

UT Arlington sent out a notice Thursday morning to pro-Palestinian protesters that their "encampment" violated school policy.Without any arrests, the encampment was taken down.The group of protesters rallied Thursday on a UT Arlington street corner after a continued metaphorical chess match on a campus lawn was disrupted.

"Last week, a UTA lecturer who FOX 4 identified as Charles Hermes, was charged with criminal trespass after students said he intentionally set up a tent."The position of UTA has been one of maintaining order on campus rather than addressing the concerns of this occupation, of this encampment," Hargis said.

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