Madison Reporter

Chancellor Mnookin of UW–Madison provided an update on the situation at Library Mall following the clearing of an unlawful tent encampment by the University of Wisconsin Police Department. According to Chancellor Mnookin, "During the operation the morning, some protestors actively resisted officers’ efforts to clear tents, leading to 34 being briefly detained. Most were released without citation but four were booked into the Dane County Jail for acts that include battery to police officers."

Despite the ongoing safety concerns, conditions on Library Mall were reported to be generally calm. The UWPD officers are monitoring the encampment to ensure public safety, while campus operations are continuing as usual. The university emphasized its support for peaceful protests that comply with the law and campus policies, stating that it values the constitutionally protected right to free expression.

In response to the situation, UW–Madison has established a free expression and campus protests site to provide official updates and resources for the campus community.

The University of Wisconsin Police Department and other law enforcement partners have been actively involved in addressing the situation at Library Mall, with UWPD officers maintaining a presence to ensure the safety of all individuals involved.

The university encourages individuals with feedback or questions regarding the ongoing developments to reach out via email at contact-us@uc.wisc.edu.