At the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), police responded to violent confrontations between pro-Palestinian students and counter-protesters. This led to a significant number of police cars patrolling the campus.
In New York City, particularly at Columbia University, where protests have been frequent, police are on standby. They intervened on Tuesday to disperse ongoing demonstrations.
Some students expressed concern about the heavy police presence. Mark Torre, a 22-year-old UCLA student, feels uneasy about it, stating that he doesn't think it's necessary to have such a strong police presence on campus.
Following clashes related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, police presence has intensified at universities across the US.
At the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), tensions escalated as pro-Palestinian students faced off against counter-protesters. The situation turned violent overnight, prompting a significant deployment of police cars to patrol the campus.
Similarly, at Columbia University in New York City, which has been a focal point for demonstrations, police are maintaining a standby presence. They recently intervened to disband ongoing protests.
The heightened police presence has raised concerns among some students. Mark Torre, a 22-year-old UCLA student, expressed unease, questioning the necessity of such a heavy police presence on campus.
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