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Issue 4 is available online and on stands now. Link in bio.

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The arrested students who were expected to speak did not personally present their statements. Instead, a group statement was read on their behalf.

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LIVE: An estimated 50 pro-Palestine students have gathered outside the Leon Lowenstein Center. One of the speakers so far is Julie Norris FCLC ‘19, who was among those arrested on May 1 during an encampment-style protest inside LC.

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According to a press release issued this morning by the Fordham for Palestine Coalition, all 15 students and alumni who were arrested on May 1 were slated to attend the rally, with some to issue statements.

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BREAKING: Eleven students who were suspended and arrested last week after participating in a protest-style encampment have had their housing, academic and graduation suspensions lifted by Deans of Students after hearings were held on Tuesday, May 7.

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Those arrested on Wednesday are currently on the phone and being broadcast to the sit in. They thanked the sit in attendees, and claimed that their were over 1,000 people at Wednesday's protest.

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At 7:10 PM: A SJP leader is restating the demands they have of Fordham University.

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The Fordham Graduate Student Workers (FGSW) stated their full support of SJP.

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Currently, Faculty for Justice in Palestine is reading a written statement to those on the lawn.

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THREAD: May 3 2024 SJP Gaza solidartiy sit in at FCRH

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At 6:10, our reporters saw administrative officials on the ground. Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Justin Bell, said, "there is no comment yet," about the sit in happening on campus.

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Public safety is directing our reporters and those trying to join the Gaza solidarity sit in to Bathgate; this is at Bathgate ave and 191st st.

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As of 5:20 PM, our reporters have observed that the campus gate at 3rd & Webster is closed to students & press. There is reported to be about 15 Fordham staff, a. majority being public safety, milling around as sidewalk appears vacant.

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CORRECTION to a previous post about the arrests.

UPDATE: The Observer can confirm that all individuals arrested at yesterday’s encampment were members of the Fordham community. The group comprised of 11 students and 4 alumni.

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Fordham Public Safety requested the presence of the New York Police Department (NYPD) in a letter to Deputy Commissioner Legal Matters Michael Gerber on May 1.
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The Observer can confirm that all individuals arrested at yesterday's encampment were members of the Fordham community. The group comprised 13 current students and two alumni.

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All individuals arrested during today’s encampment on campus have been released from custody. The group of current students and alumni has been charged with misdemeanor trespassing.

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Live tweeting from One Police Plaza where arrested students from today’s encampment are expected to be released from police custody.

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One additional individual has been released from custody. One remains.