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Federal Review Launched After Arrests in Pro-Palestinian Protest at University of Washington

The Trump administration's antisemitism task force is investigating a campus occupation targeting Boeing's ties to the university, following arrests and allegations of harassment.

Washington State Patrol Troopers watch as demonstrators gather to protest in support of causes that include the Palestinians, immigration, labor, and the environment, at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, U.S., March 12, 2025. REUTERS/David Ryder/File Photo
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Overview

  • Around 30 protesters were arrested after occupying the Boeing-funded Interdisciplinary Engineering Building at the University of Washington on May 5.
  • Demonstrators, organized by the suspended student group SUPER UW, demanded the university cut ties with Boeing over its defense contracts linked to Israel.
  • The occupation involved blocking entrances, setting dumpster fires, and renaming the building after a Palestinian engineering student killed in Gaza.
  • University officials condemned the protest as illegal and antisemitic, referring charges to prosecutors and potential student disciplinary action.
  • The Trump administration announced a federal review under its antisemitism task force, potentially impacting university policies and federal funding.