Vancouver Island University is suing student protestors, seeking an injunction to bring an end to the Palestine Solidarity Encampment on its grounds.

In a notice of civil claim, filed with the BC Supreme court this week, the university names six defendants, along with John Doe, Jane Doe, and “all unknown persons operating as the Palestinian Solidarity Encampment.”

In addition to injunctive relief, the university is seeking general and special damages, and costs. 

Last week, Protestors had been ordered to vacate by Monday July 15th. The notice of civil claim comes after they failed to do so.

To better understand the legal stakes, Midcoast Morning spoke with University of Windsor law professor Richard Moon.