Al-Dalou and his mother died in the attack, which prompted the students to honor him through the building occupation.
The protesters called on the university to break all connections with Boeing, including returning any donations from the aerospace giant and preventing its employees from teaching at the university or influencing its operations. Boeing operates a factory in nearby Renton, where it manufactures commercial and military aircraft.“We’re hoping to remove the influence of Boeing and other manufacturing companies from our educational space, period, and we’re hoping to expose the repressive tactics of the university,” said Eric Horford, a spokesperson for Super UW, in an interview with KOMO News.
???? #BREAKING: Antifa militants are wreaking havoc at the University of Washington, setting fires across the campus
Looks like Summer of Love 2.0 is getting started.
Where the hell are the police??!
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In addition to occupying the building, another group of protesters blocked the building’s entrance with furniture and used dumpsters to obstruct Jefferson Road nearby.
UW police, in coordination with Seattle police, cleared the building at approximately 10:30 p.m. Around 30 individuals were arrested on charges of trespassing, property destruction, and disorderly conduct. Their cases will be forwarded to King County prosecutors, according to UW spokesperson Victor Balta.
Any students identified during the protest will also face proceedings from the Student Conduct Office, Balta added.
The arrests come in the context of a broader crackdown by the Trump administration, which has targeted international students involved in pro-Palestinian protests at US colleges and universities.
Since late March, more than 1,000 students from 160 colleges have had their visas revoked or legal status terminated, as reported by an Associated Press review of university statements, official correspondence, and court records.
With inputs from AP
