Pro-Palestinian chants disrupt UC Berkeley Law graduation ceremony

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During graduation, a controversial mobile billboard targeted law school students who allegedly signed a proclamation banning speakers who support Israel from appearing on campus.

UC Berkeley's Law School graduation ceremony was interrupted several times Friday by pro-Palestinian chants from people in the crowd.In the East Bay, UC Berkeley's Law School graduation ceremony was interrupted several times Friday by pro-Palestinian chants from people in the crowd. The commencement at the Greek Theater continued, despite a controversial mobile billboard outside the event.

"I respect student's rights to have a voice and be heard in a public forum at a public university," said graduate Blair Matsuura. "In my mind, everyone has their own opinions and everybody works toward justice," said graduate Basir Quzuzada.

 

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