Girding itself for a visit from another polarizing political figure and the possibility of more violent protests, UC Berkeley is tightening campus security. The university also is offering counseling to students and faculty worried about the event, which is being held at the invitation of the Berkeley College Republicans. Under an interim policy, the university is requiring campus groups sponsoring large events to cover basic costs and give advance notice weeks ahead. Others show black-clad members of the anti-fascist movement — commonly known as “Antifa” — hitting people with homemade shields and attacking bystanders. If approved, the amended policy would prohibit police officers from using the spray against “passively-resisting, non-violent individuals.”The city council is expected to vote on the proposal Tuesday — two days before Shapiro’s visit.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 09, 2017 21:00 UTC