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Several students have received disciplinary hearing notices, and students previously reported threats from Penn's administration that the encampment would be cleared on Wednesday.
There are several University policies, including both facilities policies and the Interpretative Guidelines on Open Expression, that Jameson might be referencing in his approach to the encampment.
The statement, referencing "violent police action" taken against student and faculty protesters on college campuses nationwide, urged Penn to prevent similar violence from "being replicated here in Philadelphia."
"Do not escalate the situation. Do not violate the rights of students and faculty. Remember that the actions you choose to take today will be your legacy," the letter read.
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with several Jewish students about their reactions to the encampment and what they hope to see from the University moving forward.