Assistant Attorney General visiting UC Berkeley amid Turning Point USA event protest investigation
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Assistant Attorney General visiting UC Berkeley amid Turning Point USA event protest investigation
"BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) -- The Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Justice Department plans to visit UC Berkeley Thursday. Harmeet Dhillon announced an investigation into Monday's protests ahead of a Turning Point USA tour event. Dhillon's visit also comes as comedian Rob Schneider plans to sue the school over its handling of the protests. He was a speaker."
"Fights break out, multiple people arrested as Turning Point USA event sparks protest at UC Berkeley Schneider took to social media, saying the university should have done more to protect its own students. A philosopher who took part in the event has echoed Schneider's thoughts in an online post. Three people were arrested, and a number of protesters are facing charges. The Department of Justice is investigating-- as is the university."
Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice, plans to visit UC Berkeley Thursday to review protests that occurred Monday ahead of a Turning Point USA tour event. Dhillon announced an investigation into the protests. Comedian Rob Schneider, who spoke at the event, plans to sue the university over its handling of the protests and said the school should have done more to protect its students. A participating philosopher echoed Schneider's comments online. Three people were arrested and multiple protesters face charges. Both the Department of Justice and the university have opened investigations.
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