Boston University students held a planned protest demanding the creation of a “sanctuary campus” to protect students from federal government overreach, coinciding with a Department of Homeland Security officer being spotted on campus. Roughly 60 students chanted outside the Dean of Students office, calling for BU to become a sanctuary campus. Similar demands have been made at other universities across the country. Concerns about potential loss of federal funding were raised by the BU College Republicans. The protest follows the recent detention of a Tufts University student by ICE agents. The Department of Homeland Security officer’s presence on campus caused panic among students. BU police and campus partners were not informed before the officer’s visit, leading to an investigation by BU Law Administration and BU police.
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Security tightens as Donald Trump plays golf at Turnberry
Mary McCoolBBC Scotland NewsA major security operation was in place as Donald Trump golfed at his Turnberry resort during a private visit to Scotland, which included protests in Aberdeen and Edinburgh. He is set to meet UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, amidst concerns over the visit's security costs and its political implications. Want More Context? 🔎
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