Ministry for Diaspora Affairs | The State of Affairs at U.S. Universities

Universities with the Highest Levels of Violence

University of Arizona : Incidents of violence primarily involve trespassing and frequent police interventions, often resulting in protester arrests (e.g., 72 arrests during a single protest on April 27). California State Polytechnic University: Violent occurrences include attempts to forcibly enter campus buildings, referred to as "building occupations," with notable involvement from faculty members and non-student protesters (e.g., January 23). Additionally, there were physical altercations with law enforcement, including the hurling of objects at officers and displays of police force. Columbia University: Instances of violence include student-on student assaults, physical clashes with law enforcement , an assault on an Israeli student on January 18, 2024, and numerous arrests stemming from threats, harassment, and violent actions by pro-Palestinian demonstrators against pro-Israeli protesters. University of Arizona and University of Washington: Both institutions witness frequent incidents of trespassing, forcible dismantling of encampments, and disruptions, often leading to multiple arrests by law enforcement. At the University of Washington, a confrontation between police and protesters resulted in a faculty member being hospitalized with nine broken ribs and requiring hand surgery.

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Timeline of Violent Incidents Since October 8, 2023, there has been a consistent average of one violent incident per week during campus protests. However, from April 22 to May 1, 2024, there was a notable increase in violent incidents across the United States.

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