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Divesting from Israel has been the rallying cry during pro-Palestinian rallies on college campuses. But experts say it’s not that easy, especially because of…

"Our administration paved the way. There should be no excuse for all the other campuses to not follow these students' demands," a protester saidDivesting from Israel has been the rallying cry during pro-Palestinian rallies on college campuses. But experts say it’s not that easy, especially because of a state law.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.

A 2016 law doesn't allow the state to fund or contract $100,000 to any person or organization that boycotts specific countries. Israel is specifically named in the law. The pro-Palestinian protests at UC San Diego continue, just two days after local law enforcement broke up an encampment on campus and arrested 64 people. NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry reports on May 8, 2024."Our administration paved the way. There should be no excuse for all the other campuses to not follow these students' demands," a protester said.

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