State responses to student protests fall along red vs. blue lines

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Pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses are getting very different responses from elected officials in red and blue states.  

Texas is seeing pushback after immediately responding to a peaceful demonstration with arrests, and Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has threatened expulsion for students who engage in unsanctioned activism, while New York has made clear the National Guard will not be called in as authorities negotiate with the flagship Columbia University encampment.  

“In general, officials are dispersing these camps before they can form more…



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