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Hundreds of protesters including University of Pittsburgh students and faculty gathered on the lawn outside of the William Pitt Union building creating a human chain yesterday. Palestine supporters began camping out in Schenley Plaza on Wednesday of last week, demanding that the University cut ties with any companies supporting genocide. Two protesters were arrested for trespassing while trying to set up tents on the lawn of the Cathedral of Learning. One student was arrested for the second time later in the evening. By midnight protesters had returned to their tents in Schenely Plaza for the night.
Student Haiwei Hu is arrested for trespassing by University of Pittsburgh Police during a protest on April 28, 2024.
Pro-Palestine protesters lock arms during a divestment demonstration on the University of Pittsburgh campus on April 28, 2024.
A Palestine supporter rests during a divestment demonstration on the University of Pittsburgh campus on April 28, 2024.
Pro-Palestine protesters lock arms during a divestment demonstration on the University of Pittsburgh campus on April 28, 2024.
A Palestine supporter writes a phone number for legal support on another protester’s arm during a divestment demonstration on the University of Pittsburgh campus on April 28, 2024.
University of Pittsburgh Police watch as protester lock arms during a protest on April 28, 2024.
Student Haiwei Hu is arrested for trespassing by University of Pittsburgh Police during a protest on April 28, 2024.
Pro-Palestine protesters lock arms during a divestment demonstration on the University of Pittsburgh campus on April 28, 2024.
Pro-Palestine protesters lock arms during a divestment demonstration on the University of Pittsburgh campus on April 28, 2024.
Student Haiwei Hu is arrested for trespassing by University of Pittsburgh Police during a protest on April 28, 2024.
Pro-Palestine protesters lock arms during a divestment demonstration on the University of Pittsburgh campus on April 28, 2024.
A University of Pittsburgh Police officer stands ready, watching over protesters during a pro-Palestine protest on April 28, 2024.
Pro-Palestine protesters lock arms during a divestment demonstration on the University of Pittsburgh campus on April 28, 2024.
Israel supporters clash with Palestine supporters in Oakland on April 28, 2024.
A Palestine supporter repeats a chant during a divestment demonstration on the University of Pittsburgh campus on April 28, 2024.
A Palestine supporter records video during a divestment demonstration on Pitt’s campus on April 28, 2024.
University of Pittsburgh Police carry barricades down the road during a protest on April 28, 2024.
A University of Pittsburgh Police van drives down the street during a protest on April 28, 2024.
Pro-Palestine protesters lock arms during a divestment demonstration on the University of Pittsburgh campus on April 28, 2024.
A University of Pittsburgh Police officer observes protesters during a pro-Palestine demonstration on April 28, 2024.
Pro-Palestine protesters lock arms during a divestment demonstration on the University of Pittsburgh campus on April 28, 2024.
University of Pittsburgh Police line up behind protesters during a pro-Palestine demonstration at Pitt on April 28, 2024.
Student Haiwei Hu is arrested for trespassing by University of Pittsburgh Police during a protest on April 28, 2024.