Other LanguagesSEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following statement today about protests at the University of Washington:
“Our office has been closely monitoring the disturbing events at the University of Washington this week, in consultation with our client, the University. It is clear that there was substantial damage to public property and threats to the overall safety of the university community. I am thankful that those responsible were arrested and, if found guilty, they should be held accountable. I fully and always support people’s right to protest and to express their views. Indeed it is foundational to our democracy. But everyone has a right to be safe on campus and UW must enforce the law.”
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