2024: UMass protesters arrested for anti-Gaza weapon investment demonstration; charges disputed due to lack of violence or property damage.

In May 2024, UMass protesters were arrested for a demonstration against the university's investments in Gaza weapon-linked corporations. Charges of riot/failure to disperse and trespass are disputed due to lack of violence or property damage evidence. UMass had allowed a similar encampment earlier, and the author argues the District Attorney's office should drop all charges for justice.