2024 pro-Palestinian Tax Day protests
| Date | April 15, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | United States |
A series of pro-Palestinian protests were held in the United States on April 15 (Tax Day), 2024.[1][2][3][4]
Background
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Locations and activities
[edit]Described as a "coordinated day of economic protest against the Israel-Gaza war", the demonstration saw participation in many cities. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, student demonstrators took over a stage at the University of Michigan's SpringFest.[5] A rally in Bangor, Maine organized by members of the Coalition for Palestine and other groups was held outside the Margaret Chase Smith Federal Building and Courthouse.[6] Chicago saw demonstrations on I-90 and I-294, with traffic at the entrance to O'Hare International Airport shut down.[7]
In Detroit, officials prevented pro-Palestinian supporters from blocking the Ambassador Bridge.[8] Fifty-two people were arrested in Eugene, Oregon, after traffic along I-5 was stopped.[9] Ten people were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct in Middletown, Connecticut, after chaining themselves and blocking entrances to the Pratt & Whitney plant.[10] There were arrests in New York City, where protesters crossed the Brooklyn Bridge.[11] Philadelphia saw 67 arrests.[12][13] In Portland, Maine, a protest was held outside a KeyBank location.[14] Demonstrators in San Antonio blocked the entrance to Valero's headquarters.[15] Seven people were arrested in St. Charles, Missouri.[16]
California
[edit]In Long Beach, a rally was held outside City Hall.[17]
In Los Angeles, students held a protest at the University of Southern California[18] SJP also organized a rally at Occidental College.[19]
Oakland saw a demonstration on I-880.[20]
In San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge was shut down.[21]
In San Diego, demonstrators marched from the County Administration Center to the San Diego Concourse.[22]
Florida
[edit]There were arrests in Miami, where demonstrators tried to block the entrance to PortMiami.[23][24][25]
Central Florida Queers for Palestine and the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, among other groups, rallied outside the USPS office in downtown Orlando.[26]
There was also a demonstration in Tampa.[27]
Washington
[edit]In SeaTac, Washington, all lanes to the Seattle–Tacoma International Airport were blocked.[28][29][30]
In Seattle, people gathered outside Husky Stadium by the University of Washington Link light rail station.[31]
There was also a demonstration in Spokane.[32]
References
[edit]- ^ Edmonds, Colbi (2024-04-15). "Protesters Block Roads Across the U.S. to Support Those in Gaza". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities". AP News. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Craig, Tim (April 16, 2024). "Pro-Palestinian protests could foreshadow a summer of upheaval".
Demonstrators shut down major thoroughfares for hours in cities including San Francisco and New York as part of a global campaign to raise awareness about Israel's war in Gaza on U.S. Tax Day.
- ^ "Dozens of cities see economic blockades by anti-Israel activists". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Pro-Palestine Protesters Call for Campus Strike at University of Michigan". Yahoo News. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Banks, Doug (2024-04-15). "Coalition for Palestine holds demonstration in Bangor on Tax Day". FOX 22/ABC 7. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Folk, Zachary. "Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Traffic At Chicago O'Hare Airport And Golden Gate Bridge". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Pro-Palestinian protesters headed to Ambassador Bridge stopped by Detroit police, issued citations". WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "52 protesters arrested after blocking I-5, waving Palestinian flags on freeway in Eugene". The Register-Guard. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Israel-Hamas war protesters arrested after blocking Pratt & Whitney plant in Middletown". New Hampshire Public Radio. 15 April 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-04-18. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Pro-Palestinian demonstrators snarl traffic on Brooklyn Bridge, leading to arrests". ABC7 New York. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Protesters block traffic in Center City, calling for an end to war in Gaza as part of national A15 demonstrations". Inquirer.com. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "68 arrested after pro-Palestine protest in Philadelphia". NBC10 Philadelphia. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Murtagh, Alison (2024-04-15). "Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest Key Bank in Portland". WGME. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ DiNatale, Sara. "Dozens block Valero's HQ entrance to protest fuel sales to Israel". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters during demonstration at Boeing facility in St. Charles County". ksdk.com. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Zacarias, Michelle (2024-04-16). "Tax day incites anti-war protests across Southern California". CaloNews.com. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ Chkarboul, Christina (2024-04-16). "On Tax Day, students protest US, USC's role in Israel's war in Gaza". Daily Trojan. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Iyer, Avinash; Kim, Noah (2024-04-23). "Oxy SJP holds Tax Day walkout and demonstration, continues calls for administrative action". The Occidental. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
- ^ "38 Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after shutdown of Golden Gate Bridge, I-880 in Oakland: CHP". ABC7 San Francisco. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Golden Gate Bridge reopens, protesters gather outside Tesla's Fremont factory". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2024-04-15. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Galindo, Ramon (2017-04-15). "San Diego Demonstrators Take Part in 'Tax March'". NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ McAllister, Anna (2024-04-15). "Pro-Palestinian protesters in Miami hope to send a message to US government - CBS Miami". www.cbsnews.com. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after attempt to block traffic, entrance to PortMiami". WSVN 7News. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Vazquez, Christina (2024-04-16). "Criminal charges filed against Miami pro-Palestine protesters for blocking roadway". WPLG. Archived from the original on 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ Schueler, McKenna. "A tale of two Tax Day rallies: Orlandoans rally against U.S. military aid to Israel and demand tax refund from corporate lobbyists". Orlando Weekly. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Several Tampa Bay groups to lead 'National Strike for Gaza'". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-17. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ Wu, Daniel (2024-04-16). "Wave of pro-Palestinian protests closes bridges, major roads across U.S." Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Sea-Tac Airport roads reopened after pro-Palestine demonstration blocked all lanes". FOX 13 Seattle. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "What we know about the protest that closed traffic near Sea-Tac Airport". The Seattle Times. 2024-04-16. Archived from the original on 2024-04-29. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ Sofia, Schwarzwalder (2024-04-17). "Crowd gathers for nationwide Tax Day 'Strike for Gaza' outside UW link station". The Daily of the University of Washington. Archived from the original on 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Spokane protesters demand City Council to pass ceasefire resolution supporting Palestine". KXLY. 2024-04-15. Archived from the original on 2024-04-24. Retrieved 2024-05-10.