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Protesters have arrived at University President Paul Alivisatos’s house and are congregating on the sidewalk and on the road. Protesters are blocking off South University Avenue.

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“As instructors at the University of Chicago, we object—in the strongest possible terms—to your decision to deploy armed police against a peaceful encampment of our students,” over 275 faculty members write in an open letter to President Alivisatos.

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Organizers spoke about the aftermath of Tuesday morning’s raid, which cleared the “UChicago Popular University for Gaza” encampment nine days after its inception on April 29.

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To follow what happened during and after today's raid, check out The Maroon's Live Updates.

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Of note, while CPD were not present at the raid according to our reporters on the ground, there was a sizable Cook County Sheriff’s office presence.

In light of the reported opposition to University’s plan from Mayor Johnson, it appears assistance was sought from Cook County.

Of note, while CPD were not present at the raid according to our reporters on the ground, there was a sizable Cook County Sheriff’s office presence. In light of the reported opposition to University’s plan from Mayor Johnson, it appears assistance was sought from Cook County.
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POLICE IN RIOT GEAR HAVE ENTERED THE QUAD AND BEGUN DISMANTLING THE UCHICAGO PRO-PALESTINE ENCAMPMENT. FOLLOW ALONG:

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The Maroon brings you Day 8 of live updates from the encampment. Follow along here.

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The lack of a robust UCPD presence has been a major departure from the state of the quad since the encampment began on Monday.

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Alyssa Hulme, a MAPSS student who has brought her kids to the encampment, says it has been healing for her children “to actually feel like they were doing something to let their voices be heard.”

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As the pro-Palestine encampment enters its seventh day, follow the Maroon's live updates here.

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“One thing should not be lost: these student leaders represent the best of our nation and give me hope in our nation’s future,” Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. writes in an op-ed.

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