The situation is tense today at USC-the home of the Trojans. Hundreds of pro-Hamas supporters are marching through the campus with their flags, scarves, and bullhorns. (According to what one non-protesting student told KTLA News, bullhorns are prohibited on campus.) There has been some pushing and shoving with campus police officers. At one point, officers detained one protester and their car was surrounded by protesters who demanded the protester be released. (He eventually was, according to KTLA News.) Some protesters attempted to set up tents to occupy an open park on campus, but officers removed the tents. The LAPD is positioned just outside the campus in case they are needed.
This situation is ongoing as I write.
Update:2:11 pm: KTLA News is reporting that school officials have closed the USC campus to all but students. That occurred about 30 minutes ago.
Update: At about 4 pm (on 4-24), LAPD was called in to remove protesters for trespassing (USC is a private university) and approximately 100 misdemeanor arrests were made for trespassing. One person was also charged for assault with a deadly weapon (no further details).
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