Texas State students hold pro-Palestinian protest inspired by UT Austin peers

More than 100 students and protesters gathered at Texas State University on Monday for a"Sit-in for Palestine." Students chanted"Free, free, free Palestine" and"From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free," led prayers and shared stories about family connections to Palestine. The event is part of the pro-Palestinian movement happening at college campuses in the U.S.

He said the sit-in on Monday is in solidarity with Palestinians and with students advocating for free speech on college campuses. "College campuses are historically where protest movements have started," Ely said."If you're against a student-led movement, you're probably on the wrong side of history."Near the start of Monday's protest, UT Police issued two orders to disperse, accusing protesters of disorderly conduct and trespassing, and threatening arrest.Despite the presence of counterprotesters, Thursday’s “teach-in” was peaceful.

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