New York City’s mayor confirmed that arrests were made at Columbia and CUNY campuses, with police detaining multiple protesters at the Madison campus. Meanwhile, a clash between rival Gaza protest groups led to violence at UCLA. At Columbia University, dozens were arrested as the NYPD dispersed a Gaza protest.
The occupation of Hamilton Hall followed protesters’ refusal to leave their camp by the Monday deadline, resulting in the suspension of participating students. Calls to protect the encampment and gather at Hamilton Hall were shared on social media, coinciding with concerns raised by the UN human rights chief about law enforcement’s handling of campus demonstrations.
Later in the evening, the NYPD intervened at the University’s request to restore safety and order. The decision was prompted by the occupation, vandalism, and threats made at Hamilton Hall, which posed risks to the community. Columbia emphasized that the response was based on protesters’ actions, not their cause, stressing the need to uphold campus rules and laws.
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2024-05-01 10:59:38
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