Harvard threatens 'involuntary leave' for pro-Palestinian student protesters

Share on email The university called for an end to protesters' encampment at Harvard Yard as students move out of their dorms and the school prepares for graduation, which is scheduled for May 21 in the encampment area.

"Those who participate in or perpetuate its continuation will be referred for involuntary leave from their schools," interim president Alan Garber said in the statement.Students placed on involuntary leave won't be able to take exams or reside on Harvard's campus.Hundreds of students are at risk of suspension, per student coalition Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine.

"Some are now at risk of deportation, eviction and having their degrees withheld," the coalition said.The recent escalation of protests across campuses came shortly after Columbia president Minouche Shafik testified before the same House committee as Gay.More than 2,400 people have been arrested at pro-Palestinian protests on at least 51 college campuses in the U.S. in recent weeks.

Harvard administration, unlike other schools, did not ask law enforcement to remove protesters on its campus, the Harvard Crimson previously

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