The university said 47 people were arrested in the operation, which the chancellor said was prompted by the protesters’ takeover of a lecture hall.
Protesters Clash With Police as U.C. Irvine Encampment Is Cleared
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The university said 47 people were arrested in the operation, which the chancellor said was prompted by the protesters’ takeover of a lecture hall.