The recent wave of pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses has led to over 3,100 arrests and detentions across the United States. University administrators have responded by calling in the police, resulting in charges such as trespassing and disturbing the peace. However, many of these charges have been dropped, with prosecutors deeming them minor and nonviolent offenses. Despite this, some students still face consequences such as being barred from their campuses or having their diplomas withheld. The protests, which have been compared to the height of the Vietnam War demonstrations, have sparked significant arrests at several universities. At Indiana University Bloomington, 57 people were arrested for erecting tents in a designated free expression area, but the charges were later dropped. Similarly, at the University of Texas at Austin, 136 people were arrested, but all trespassing charges were eventually dropped due to evidence issues. However, these individuals still face potential campus disciplinary actions. The University of Virginia saw 27 arrests, with charges dropped for some due to lack of evidence, while others were offered a dismissal agreement if they had no outstanding criminal charges by August. This has left some students uncertain about their academic and professional futures. The protests have continued despite the arrests, with students at Indiana University still occupying tents on campus. The situation has raised questions about the balance between free expression and maintaining order on college campuses. This wave of protests and subsequent arrests reflects a growing movement in support of Palestinian rights, with students facing legal and academic consequences for their activism.