Charges Dropped for 79 UT-Austin Pro-Palestinian Protesters

Travis County Attorney cites insufficient evidence and prioritization of violent crimes over nonviolent protests.

The dismissed charges were for criminal trespass during the April 29 protest on the UT-Austin campus.
County Attorney Delia Garza emphasized the community's preference for prosecuting violent crimes over nonviolent offenses.
More serious charges from the protest, including assault, remain under review.
University officials expressed disappointment, stressing the importance of rule enforcement on campus.
The protest was part of a larger national movement demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment from Israel.