New York University Publishes Protest Tips Urging White People to Act as Human Shields Between Minorities and Police - Politics, Policy, Political Views

New York University Publishes Protest Tips Urging White People to Act as Human Shields Between Minorities and Police

New York University's recent protest guidelines prompt white students to act as human shields for minorities during demonstrations, raising significant questions about the implications of such recommendations on social dynamics and public safety.

New York University Publishes Protest Tips Urging White People to Act as Human Shields Between Minorities and Police - Politics, Policy, Political Views

New York University’s Center on Race Inequality & the Law has published a protest tip page that includes telling white students to act as human shields between minorities and police. Published on March 18, 2025, and reported by Campus Reform, the university’s guidelines encourage white students to leverage their “white privilege” by positioning themselves as physical barriers between police and “Black and Brown people” during protests. On their …