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Pro-Palestinian protests are continuing for a third day on Emory University’s Quadrangle after the Emory Police Department (EPD) arrested 28 protestors during an encampment on April 25 with the help of the Atlanta Police Department and Georgia State Patrol. EPD and University administration are under fire for the decision to arrest the protestors, with national news outlets reporting on the situation and videos gaining thousands of views on social media.

The arrested protestors were released yesterday afternoon after having their first appearance in the DeKalb County Magistrate Court that morning. Most protestors were charged with trespassing, while others faced disorderly conduct and obstruction of law enforcement charges. Each charged protestor will appear in state court within the next 10 days. 

Additionally, the Emory College of Arts and Sciences’ College Senate approved a motion yesterday afternoon to vote on whether they still have confidence in University President Gregory Fenves to continue his duties. The official vote will happen next week. 

5:41 p.m.

An Emory community member read a poem written by a Palestinian. A second speaker said that anyone who tried to get protestors to de-escalate is “selling out the people of Gaza.”

“You are fighting a war, fight to win,” the second speaker said.

— Spencer Friedland

5:20 p.m.

Emory community members hung a banner in front of Convocation Hall. The banner stated “Ceasefire now” and “Save the children of Gaza.” Community members also set up prayer rugs in front of Convocation Hall.

— Spencer Friedland

A banner calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war hangs outside Convocation Hall. (Spencer Friedland/Managing Editor)

4:48 p.m.

An Emory community member made the first speech of the day, asking students to make posters about Cop City and Palestine.

“We will continue to put pressure on Emory until Emory listens to our demands,” they said.

 — Spencer Friedland

4:10 p.m.

About 50 protestors, including organizers from various pro-Palestine organizations, gathered at the Emory University Quadrangle and set up picnic blankets during the first ten minutes of today’s demonstration. Additionally, Emory School of Medicine students running a makeshift first aid station and Emory Open Expression Observers returned to the Quad.

   — Spencer Friedland

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