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They said it: When protests cross the line

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“Dissent is American. Vandalism is criminal. Speech is protected by the First Amendment. Vandalism is prosecuted under the penal code.”

— Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen announcing felony vandalism charges against 12 demonstrators who broke into and barricaded themselves inside the Stanford University president’s office last June and vandalized the building causing up to $1 million in damage while demanding divestment from companies supporting Israel’s war in Gaza in response to Hamas’ attack.

 


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