Police arrest protesters at Columbia University who had set up pro-Palestinian encampment
New York police have removed a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at Columbia University on and arrested dozens of people.
New York police have removed a pro-Palestinian protest encampment at Columbia University on and arrested dozens of people.
Amid final exams and upcoming graduations, Columbia students are grappling with fluctuating tensions on campus and the national attention these protests have received.
A large number of police descended at Hamilton Hall at Columbia University Tuesday night to clear protesters who had occupied the building.
Universities across the country are taking varying approaches to encampments that have taken root on their campuses, with some allowing them to remain and others calling in police to break them up.
Protests are currently happening at college campuses around the country as students show support for Palestinians in Gaza.
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