79 people arrested at UT Austin
Police arrested 79 people at the University of Texas at Austin, Monday and the Travis County Prosecutor's Office has now received 65 cases for criminal trespassing.
"An initial review of the probable cause affidavits does not appear to show deficiencies," Travis County Attorney Delia Garza told reporters Tuesday.
Last week, trespassing charges against protesters were dismissed because they did not show probable cause.
![PHOTO: Students listen and take notes during a pro-Palestine educational rally held on campus at the University of Texas at Austin on April 30, 2024 in Austin, Texas.](https://i.abcnewsfe.com/a/2b2939ed-52fb-4ff1-b7db-59b7bf038b0b/texas-protest-mo_1714511151267_hpEmbed_3x2.jpg)
Garza criticized the arrests and charges brought against peaceful protesters and said it is putting a strain on the state's criminal justice system and police response.
"I'm also deeply concerned about how matters will escalate when people believe they are being prevented from exercising their right to participate in nonviolent protest," Garza said.