After being arrested at an encampment set up at Arizona State University to protest Israel’s war in Gaza, a female college student breaks down in tears as she describes what her school was doing to punish her. It flowed.
ASU senior Brianna Blocker was one of 20 students arrested when law enforcement cleared the camp grounds. She told Arizona ABC15 last Friday that she will not be able to graduate because she will be suspended and miss her final exam.
“I graduated high school in 2020, so I couldn’t walk then, and you know, I can’t walk now.”
“I’m a little disappointed…I…I’m limited to a lot of things right now because I never thought I would stand up for what I believe in. I have a lot of family members coming, so please tell them not to come to my graduation,” Blocker explained.
“It’s just unfortunate. I mean, I graduated high school in 2020, so I couldn’t walk then. And you know, I can’t walk now,” she added. .
Blocker said that even though he knew the consequences of not leaving the illegal camp, he would continue to do what he did, “even if it was negative for me.”
All 20 students arrested during the sweep filed a lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents for violating their free speech rights, the newspaper said. Arizona State Press. However, the injunction was denied.
ASU defended The decision was taken to clear the encampment of the occupiers, as it was “more than just a protest”.
“There were multiple violations of university or ABOR policies, including the use of tents, overnight stays, causing disturbances on campus, and being in reservable spaces not reserved by ASU students in accordance with policy. “The unlawful assembly continued well past the stipulated 11 p.m. policy,” ASU said.
“ASU’s top priority is to create a safe and secure environment for everyone on campus,” the school continued. “This includes addressing the safety of individuals who come to campus to speak, listen, protest, and counter protests.”After a day of discussion about the need to clear campgrounds, The demonstrators, most of whom were not students, were told at least the following: “They were told over loudspeakers that the encampment was an illegal assembly and that they would be arrested if they did not disperse.” They were also warned 20 times throughout the day about possible legal, student conduct and academic repercussions. ”
While schools like ASU and the University of Florida quickly cracked down on squatters, other universities took much longer to clear out encampments.
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