UW-Milwaukee student groups stand by social posts that led to suspensions [Video]

MILWAUKEE – Some University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) students say they stand behind social media posts that used language aimed at Jews and organizations that support Israel.

At a UWM Board of Regents meeting back in June, student protesters disrupted it. At least five people were cited with disorderly conduct – nearly a $300 fine.

“We were wrongfully arrested,” said Kayla Patterson.

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Patterson and some of the others cited were in Milwaukee County court on Thursday morning, Aug. 1 for an initial appearance.

“Regardless of the results of this case, we remain committed in our struggle to get our university to disclose and divest from the genocidal apartheid state of Israel,” Patterson said.

Patterson is part of a coalition of student groups on the UWM campus behind continued efforts for the university to cut ties with Israel because of the Israel-Hamas war.

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