University besieged by violent, fiery protests weighs crackdown measures after Trump pressure

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The University of Washington is considering tougher student conduct measures after more than two years of chaotic Gaza war-inspired protests.

University proposals from July would target rioters who wear masks, expand the definition of “disruption” and “vandalism,” and add “doxing” to its list of prohibited conduct, among other changes. The Trump administration has repeatedly scrutinized the public school’s response to anti-Israel disruptions, such as an illegal 2024 tent encampment and the May 2025 takeover of a campus building.

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