CSUs and UCs Ban Protest Encam

CSU and UC systems have enacted new policies to ban encampments and regulate protests on their campuses. These changes respond to recent demonstrations, especially pro-Palestinian protests, where students set up tents and blocked campus pathways. The policies now prohibit overnight camping, the construction of unauthorized barricades, and the use of face coverings during protests when intended to conceal identity for illegal purposes. The policies also require that individuals identify themselves when university officials acting in their official capacity request them to.

University administrators emphasized that while they support free speech, these rules ensure public order and campus safety. Both systems aim to prevent disruption by banning activities that block walkways and impede access to university buildings.