Texas Gov. Abbott: 'No Encampments Allowed' on Campuses

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott decreed Monday that "no encampments will be allowed" on college campuses in his state, as law enforcement cleared an impromptu gathering at the University of Texas and made several arrests.

"I command you in the name of the University of Texas Police Department to disperse, and if you do not, you shall be arrested," Assistant Chief Shane Streepy announced to the protesters, according to The Dallas Morning News. "After protesters ignored repeated directives from both the administration and law enforcement officers to comply with Institutional Rules and remove tents assembled on the University's South Lawn, then physically engaged with and verbally assaulted Dean of Students staff who attempted to confiscate them, UT and partner law enforcement agencies dismantled an encampment and arrested several protesters," University of Texas officials said in a statement.

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