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Home » Press Releases » ACLU of Wisconsin: Responds after mass arrests at UW–Madison, two protesters injured by police
MADISON – On Wednesday morning, police in riot gear were called to UW-Madison to dismantle encampments set up by students peacefully expressing solidarity with Palestine. While the encampments were non-violent and posed no risk to public safety, law enforcement needlessly escalated the situation by making arrests and using physical force that injured at least two protesters. ACLU of WI Execut...