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Swarthmore Police Dismantle Pro-Palestinian Protest, Nine Arrested

5/4/2025

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On May 3, tensions flared at Swarthmore College as police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to the arrest of nine activists. The protest called for divestment from Cisco, linked to Israel. College president Valerie Smith cited safety concerns, while students faced interim suspensions, igniting debates over due process in the heated atmosphere of campus activism.

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On May 3, tensions flared at Swarthmore College as police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment, leading to the arrest of nine activists. The protest called for divestment from Cisco, linked to Israel. College president Valerie Smith cited safety concerns, while students faced interim suspensions, igniting debates over due process in the heated atmosphere of campus activism.