ATLANTA — The faculty senate for Emory University's College of Arts and Science approved a motion Friday to call for a college faculty no-confidence vote for the university's president, Greg Fenves.
The motion comes just a day after a massive crowd of about 1,000 people gathered for the demonstration at the university in support of Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Thursday's rally quickly turned tense due to confrontations between law enforcement and protesters. Officials said that nearly 30 people were detained. Emory officials added at least 20 members of those who were detained were school community members.
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Atlanta Police previously said they used "chemical irritants" on the protesters but said they did not deploy rubber bullets, according to an online statement. The Georgia Department of Public Safety also issued a statement saying troopers tased at least one protester twice, as well as used pepper balls. Officials said they did not use tear gas.
The ECAS faculty motion called Thursday's protests a "peaceful demonstration" and stated that "there was no evidence of violence on the part of protesters and no disruption of teaching and research activities."
The ECAS faculty added that they stand by the university's Statement of Principles of Free Expression and the right to protest.
"Be it resolved that the ECAS Faculty expresses a vote of no confidence in President Fenves whose words and actions do not represent the values of ECAS Faculty and the College of Arts and Sciences," the motion continued.
According to the motion, ECAS faculty members are also demanding that all charges be dropped immediately and that the university pay all legal expenses.
You can read the full motion in full below: