The University of Florida is not fooling around.
Multiple student demonstrators was arrested on Monday For refusing to abide by university rules regarding protest activities. Pro-Palestinian students have been demonstrating on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville since last Wednesday.
In a statement after the arrests, spokesman Steve Orlando said the university gave the protesters ample opportunity to comply with the rules, but they refused.
Now these protesters are facing the consequences of their actions.
“This is not complicated. The University of Florida is not a daycare center and we do not treat protesters like children. They know the rules, they broke them, and they You will face consequences,” Orlando said. Said.
“For days, we have patiently told protesters, many of whom are outside agitators, that they can exercise their rights to free speech and freedom of assembly. He also informed me that any prohibited activities could result in a trespass order from UPD (banning him from all university property for three years) and provisional suspension from the university. did.
“UPD patiently and consistently reiterated the rules for days,” Orlando said. “Today, after UPD provided multiple warnings and multiple opportunities to comply, an individual was arrested who refused to comply.”
University of Florida officials last week set strict guidelines for protests and warned students and university employees who violate the rules would face immediate disciplinary action.
a The university’s flyer said: “Permitted activities” included “speech,” “expressing one’s opinion,” and “holding a sign in one’s hand.” However, demonstrations inside buildings, littering, blocking of entrances and exits, camping, intimidation, violence, and other forms of disturbance are strictly prohibited.
Students who violate the rules will be subject to trespassing and suspension for three years, the flyer warned. Additionally, employees will be trespassed and “separated from employment.”
University: “Peaceful protests are protected by the constitution” Said Last week, he said, “However, any violation of the law will result in an immediate trespass order from UFPD and a suspension from student life.”
Meanwhile, at Columbia University, administrators are negotiating and placating anti-Israel students and protesters. They currently live in a building on campus.
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