Updated: April 23, 2025, 3:25 pm
Last night, a group gathered on Hewitt University Quadrangle. The gathering was not authorized by the university, and the group violated Yale’s time, place, and manner policies. University officials articulated Yale’s policies and the consequences of violating them and actively cleared the area, which has remained clear since that time.
During the interaction, staff identified students who had been warned or disciplined in previous incidents that violated university policy. Those students have received written notice today that they are subject to immediate disciplinary action. The university continues to investigate the event actively and will hold those who violated university policies accountable. Those who violate the university’s policies and instructions (https://secretary.yale.edu/student-life/use-outdoor-spaces) regarding use of outdoor spaces face law enforcement and disciplinary action, including reprimand, probation, suspension, or expulsion.
Last night, Yalies4Palestine sent out calls over social media for others to join the event, and this morning joined with an unregistered group in public statements taking credit for the event. This occurred only one day after Yalies4Palestine had met with Yale College officials to discuss recent policy violations and were warned that further violations would jeopardize the group’s privileges. Because Yalies4Palestine has flagrantly violated the rules to which the Yale College Dean’s Office holds all registered student organizations, Yale College today notified Yalies4Palestine that the College is withdrawing its status as a registered student organization.
Concerns have been raised about disturbing antisemitic conduct at the gathering. The university is investigating those concerns, as harassment and discrimination are antithetical to learning and scholarship. Yale condemns antisemitism and will hold those who violate our policies accountable through our disciplinary processes.
Yale supports free expression on campus, including permitting peaceful vigils, rallies, protests, and counterprotests that comply with the university’s time, place, and manner rules.