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A series of pro-Palestinian protests were held in the United States on April 15 (Tax Day), 2024.[1][2]
| Date | April 15, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | United States |
Locations and activities edit
Described as a "coordinated day of economic protest against the Israel-Gaza war", the demonstration saw participation in many cities. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, student demonstrators took over a stage at the University of Michigan's SpringFest.[3] A rally in Bangor, Maine organized by members of the Coalition for Palestine and other groups was held outside the Margaret Chase Smith Federal Building and Courthouse.[4] Chicago saw demonstrations on I-90 and I-294, with traffic at the entrance to O'Hare International Airport shut down.[5]
In Detroit, officials prevented pro-Palestinian supporters from blocking the Ambassador Bridge.[6] Fifty-two people were arrested in Eugene, Oregon, after traffic along I-5 was stopped.[7] In Los Angeles, students held a protest at the University of Southern California.[8][9] There were also arrests in Miami, where demonstrators tried to block the entrance to PortMiami.[10][11] Ten people were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in Middletown, Connecticut, after chaining themselves and blocking entrances to the Pratt & Whitney plant.[12]
There were arrests in New York City, where protesters crossed the Brooklyn Bridge.[13] Oakland saw a demonstration on I-880.[14] Central Florida Queers for Palestine and the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, among other groups, rallied outside the USPS office in downtown Orlando.[15] Philadelphia saw 67 arrests.[16][17] In Portland, Maine, a protest was held outside a Key Bank location.[18]
Demonstrators in San Antonio blocked the entrance to Valero's headquarters.[19] In San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge was shut down.[20] In SeaTac, Washington, all lanes to the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport were blocked.[21][22] Seven people were arrested in St. Charles, Missouri.[23]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Edmonds, Colbi (2024-04-15). "Protesters Block Roads Across the U.S. to Support Those in Gaza". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities". AP News. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Pro-Palestine Protesters Call for Campus Strike at University of Michigan". Yahoo News. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Banks, Doug (2024-04-15). "Coalition for Palestine holds demonstration in Bangor on Tax Day". FOX 22/ABC 7. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Folk, Zachary. "Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Traffic At Chicago O'Hare Airport And Golden Gate Bridge". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Pro-Palestinian protesters headed to Ambassador Bridge stopped by Detroit police, issued citations". WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "52 protesters arrested after blocking I-5, waving Palestinian flags on freeway in Eugene". The Register-Guard. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Anti-Israel activists block bridges in NYC, California, halt Chicago airport traffic". The Times of Israel. 15 April 2024. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ Chkarboul, Christina (2024-04-16). "On Tax Day, students protest US, USC's role in Israel's war in Gaza". Daily Trojan. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ McAllister, Anna (2024-04-15). "Pro-Palestinian protesters in Miami hope to send a message to US government - CBS Miami". www.cbsnews.com. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after attempt to block traffic, entrance to PortMiami". WSVN 7News. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Israel-Hamas war protesters arrested after blocking Pratt & Whitney plant in Middletown". New Hampshire Public Radio. 15 April 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-04-18. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Pro-Palestinian demonstrators snarl traffic on Brooklyn Bridge, leading to arrests". ABC7 New York. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "38 Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after shutdown of Golden Gate Bridge, I-880 in Oakland: CHP". ABC7 San Francisco. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Schueler, McKenna. "A tale of two Tax Day rallies: Orlandoans rally against U.S. military aid to Israel and demand tax refund from corporate lobbyists". Orlando Weekly. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Protesters block traffic in Center City, calling for an end to war in Gaza as part of national A15 demonstrations". Inquirer.com. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "68 arrested after pro-Palestine protest in Philadelphia". NBC10 Philadelphia. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Murtagh, Alison (2024-04-15). "Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest Key Bank in Portland". WGME. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ DiNatale, Sara. "Dozens block Valero's HQ entrance to protest fuel sales to Israel". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Golden Gate Bridge reopens, protesters gather outside Tesla's Fremont factory". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Wu, Daniel (2024-04-16). "Wave of pro-Palestinian protests closes bridges, major roads across U.S." Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Sea-Tac Airport roads reopened after pro-Palestine demonstration blocked all lanes". FOX 13 Seattle. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters during demonstration at Boeing facility in St. Charles County". ksdk.com. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.