Yale University officials said all protesters at an anti-Israel encampment on Cross Campus chose to leave the area after facing potential suspension and arrest.
On Tuesday morning, Yale issued a final warning to protesters that those participating in the encampment must disperse or “face discipline, including suspension for violating university rules and arrest for trespassing.”
“All the protesters chose to leave the encampment, and the university is in the process of clearing tents and other items from the area,” officials said in an update.
The threat of arrest came after university administration repeatedly informed protesters that the encampment violated school policies and disrupted academic and university operations.
“As President Salovey outlined in his message to the Yale community on Monday, Yale fully supports peaceful protests and freedom of speech; however, claiming control of our shared space is inconsistent with our principles and values,” Yale said.
“The university does not tolerate the violation of its longstanding policies on using on-campus outdoor spaces, postering and chalking, or the use of amplified sound. Yale’s rules on free expression and peaceable assembly exist to ensure that all members of the community have equitable access to the campus and can engage in the full functions of the university.”
“Some protesters remain near the area and on nearby streets after leaving the encampment. No arrests have been made this morning,” the statement added.
