CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – As of 9:30am, anywhere between a dozen-or-two pro-Palestinian protestors had continued gathered in the grass between the Chapel and Rotunda on the UVa Grounds. As many as a hundred were there Tuesday afternoon before dwindling down to about that number overnight into late morning. The University allowed them to stay in the space overnight as long as they pitched no tents or sound amplification. Tents were pitched earlier, but were taken down.

UVa pro-Palestinian signs
UVa pro-Palestinian protest signs 05/01/24

Numbers are expected to grow, as at least two groups are calling today for a day-long liberated zone on the Lawn with a stated time, at least by one organization, between 11am and 5pm. No word on if this will involve speakers or other activities.

UVa pro-Palestinian protest sign and tarp or tent
UVa pro-Palestinian protest sign and tarp or tent 05/01/24