Pro-Palestinian Protest Prompts CSULA to Shelter in Place
Los Angeles, CA - June 13, 2024 California State University, Los Angeles ( CSULA ) was placed under a shelter-in-place order on Tuesday afternoon as a precautionary measure following a pro-Palestinian protest on campus. The demonstration, which began peacefully, escalated when a small group of protesters occupied the first floor of the university's student union building. According to eyewitnesses, the protesters, who were advocating for Palestinian rights, began chanting slogans and holding signs before moving into the building. University officials quickly responded by issuing a shelter-in-place order, instructing students and staff to remain in a safe location until the situation was brought under control. Campus Police Respond Campus police were called to the scene to restore order and negotiate with the protesters. After several hours, the demonstrators peacefully vacated the building, and the shelter-in-place order was lifted. No Arrests or Injuries Reported Fortunately, n