Shapiro also emphasized the need to prevent antisemitism on campus while simultaneously allowing for free expression.

Voting on the referendum will be open for all undergraduate students until Wednesday.

Penn has suggested it would consider action against the encampment if it had evidence of "threatening or violent behaviors."

The Daily Pennsylvanian is live from College Green as pro-Palestinian activists complete their first evening camped out. 

At the session, attendees heard from 10 members of the Penn community about campus safety, open expression, and administrative inaction since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

The protestors have set up at least 20 tents in front of College Hall after hundreds of Penn students, faculty, and Philadelphia community members rallied in support of Palestine.

In the investigation, CSA found that PAO failed to meet three different requirements necessary for student organizations at Penn, according to a source.

The Daily Pennsylvanian is following the rising tensions on Penn's campus and beyond today.

The University also outlined what conditions will prompt it to respond to the encampment.

The encampment began after a 2 p.m. protest originating at City Hall — which was organized by the Philly Palestine Coalition — arrived in University City. 

In a joint statement to the DP on Wednesday night, NEC Chair and UA President Ria Ellendula expressed support for the process of initiating a referendum based on student concerns.

PAO’s ban has surprised the Penn community, with students, faculty, activist organizations, and politicians expressing concerns about free speech and the University’s lack of transparency regarding the reasoning behind the decision. 

Over 120 SP2 students and alumni stand against the genocide of Palestinian people in Gaza and call upon SP2 to do the same. 

The encampment began amid a rally of hundreds of Penn students, faculty, and Philadelphia community members in support of Palestinians.