Columbia Crackdown

According to Yahoo News, at least 78 people were detained by the NYPD at Columbia University and City College of New York amid ongoing protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The arrests occurred as police moved to dismantle encampments established by protesters on both campuses. At Columbia, protesters had occupied Hamilton Hall, renaming it "Hind's Hall" after a Palestinian child killed in Gaza. Police entered the building Tuesday night and cleared it. The university had previously warned students of expulsion for occupying the building. City College also saw significant police presence and arrests as authorities cleared out a protest encampment there. The actions at both campuses represent a significant escalation in the response to student protests that have been sweeping across universities nationwide. The NYPD's intervention followed requests from university officials, who cited safety concerns and disruptions to campus operations. The protests are part of a broader movement demanding universities divest from companies with ties to Israel and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The arrests have sparked further debate about the balance between free speech and the need to maintain order on college campuses. find the original article here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/least-78-people-detained-nypd-004132596.html