U of C pro-Palestinian protesters continue encampment as officials threaten disciplinary action

A pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Chicago is continuing its encampment as officials threaten disciplinary action.The university is threatening disciplinary action for anyone violating school policy, which includes setting up tents.Demonstrators are demanding that the university disclose investments in its endowment that some say benefit Israel.

The school said it's committed to upholding the students' right to protest, but said setting up tents is subject to discipline, adding, "The individuals involved are on notice that the University is prepared to take further action in the event of continued violations..."Pro-Palestinian encampment set up at UChicago; protesters agree stop camping at NU, school says

The dean of students released a statement, saying, "the University is fundamentally committed to upholding the rights of protesters to express a wide range of views. At the same time, University policies make it clear that protests cannot jeopardize public safety, disrupt the University's operations, or involve the destruction of property.

A small contingent of pro-Israel students trickled in and out of the quad throughout Monday afternoon. They told ABC7 out of respect for the Passover holiday, they would not be available for interviews. So far, it's been a peaceful gathering, as pro-Palestinian protesters are spending their first night camping out on campus.

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