Around 25 people were arrested at UCLA on Monday night for trying to set up another encampment.
The arrests were made after a group associated with a registered student organization set up “unauthorized and unlawful” encampments at several locations on campus, including the Janss Steps and Kerckhoff patio, according to the UCLA Police Department.
The big picture: “The individuals are in the process of being cited, issued 14-day stay away orders from UCLA property, and released,” the UCLA Police Department said. “Approximately 150 protesters remain in the area as of the latest update.”
- The group had earlier created a sprawling encampment on the campus in late April and early May, which led to clashes with counter-protesters.
- Approximately 150 protesters remained in the area at the time of the latest update.
Go deeper: The group’s actions resulted in damage to university property, including the Shapiro fountain, brick walkways, fire safety equipment, patio furniture, electrical fixtures, and vehicles.
- One additional person was arrested for interfering with a police officer during the setup of the first encampment.
- The arrests were made under a California law that prohibits “Willful Disruption of University Operations.”
- The group’s actions also disrupted final exams taking place on campus.
