Problem Analysis (SQ Analysis): Universities and colleges are facing scrutiny for their police response to protests over Israel’s assault on Gaza. Since mid-April, thousands have been arrested, and footage shows various tactics used to disperse demonstrators. Civil rights groups criticize the excessive police response, arguing they must balance First Amendment rights with enforcing university rules and safety.
What this sparks are controversies amongst human rights violations, infringements on individual autonomy and free speech, and among other individuals’ rights.
Various universities across the nation are taking action against students who are in active protest. The students claim, “to work in unity, is to work in retaliation against the wrong.” Columbia University, Arizona State University, UCLA, and countless other colleges and universities are investigating and have requested police personnel to stay on campus for a period of time.
President Joe Biden emphasized the distinction between peaceful and violent protests, expressing support for Israel and dismissing calls for the National Guard to intervene at universities. The dynamic varies depending on whether universities have their own police departments or private schools with private security personnel. The 2020 protests led to a greater sensibility towards dialogue and engagement with protesters, with a focus on clearer police responses. The dynamic varies depending on the institution’s resources and training.
People are heavily favoring the polices’ who taking heavier, and more aggressive approaches to restraining students. After the George Floyd incident, polices aim to reduce the extent as which to peaceful restrictions are seen okay as, and to which extent it is seen not okay as.
Personal opinion: This shows active retaliation and the students’ immense support of the Gaza Strip people and the Palestinians. A message made from a bigger group, such as college students, hold a powerful impact and message.
Global Impact: This could spark further controversies and allow a global trend, for international colleges and for all institutions in favor of ceasefire to take active protest and action against countries for Israel. The international crimes, according to a Princeton student, charges up to at least 17 different, and 16 unconfirmed, and 57 assumptive reports.