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UCLA Police Clash with Pro-Palestine Protesters, Sparking Outrage

5/3/2025

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On April 30, 2025, UCLA police clad in riot gear violently interrupted a pro-Palestine protest and screening of *The Encampments*, commemorating a tragic anniversary. The clash led to three arrests and the confiscation of protest equipment, igniting fierce backlash against the university's administration for its perceived role in stifling free speech.

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On April 30, 2025, UCLA police clad in riot gear violently interrupted a pro-Palestine protest and screening of *The Encampments*, commemorating a tragic anniversary. The clash led to three arrests and the confiscation of protest equipment, igniting fierce backlash against the university's administration for its perceived role in stifling free speech.