TEMPE, Ariz. — An investigation is underway after rocks were reportedly thrown outside of a student government meeting at Arizona State University's Tempe campus on Tuesday night.
Jewish students attending the meeting said they were given a police escort after rocks were thrown at the building. The meeting reviewed a proposal to support an economic boycott of Israel.
Police said the incident is being reviewed for possible disorderly conduct and criminal damage charges. At this time, no arrests have been made.
Arizona State University sent out the following statement:
"The ASU Police Department is currently investigating the disruption of the ASU Student Government meeting Tuesday night on Tempe campus. The incident is being reviewed for possible disorderly conduct and criminal damage charges -- no arrests have been made at this time. Arizona State University provides a community that embraces diversity, tolerance, respect, and inclusion. The university rejects and denounces antisemitism. ASU will not tolerate physical intimidation or violence, and we will take action to ensure the physical safety of students. ASU President Michael Crow has been very clear about the university’s position on this topic."
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