Second day of pro-Palestinian protests at Emory University following arrests

ATLANTA - Emory University's campus was the scene of renewed pro-Palestinian protests Friday, marking the second consecutive day of demonstrations. The initial protest ended with several students being arrested, igniting a stronger turnout and higher tensions today. 

In addition to calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the group is demanding the university divest from Israel and cut all ties.

Friday's protests were mostly peaceful and uneventful. A group of protesters entered the Cox Hall Food Court a little after 7 p.m. and held it.

Meanwhile, hundreds were outside on the quad, where just the day prior, 28 people were arrested by Georgia State Patrol and Atlanta Police at the university's request. Among those arrested were 20 students. Students and faculty gathered early in the morning at the university’s main quad, equipped with banners, flags, and loudspeakers. 

The first day’s events escalated when protesters clashed with campus security, leading to the arrest of six students on charges including trespassing and resisting arrest. These actions have spurred a broader dialogue about students' rights and the university’s role in political issues. 

The protest at Emory is part of a larger series of demonstrations at universities nationwide, reflecting a surge in student activism and international concern regarding recent developments in Gaza.