Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia University: Latest Updates

:mega:Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at Columbia University for trespassing during an ongoing demonstration.

:oncoming_police_car:The NYPD was called in by the university president to handle the situation and arrested the protesters on campus.

:raised_hands:The protesters set up an encampment on the university's south lawn and spent hours together throughout the day.

:warning:Some students involved in the protest received news of their suspension, further inflaming tensions on campus.

:speech_balloon:Students are continuing to protest and calling on the university not to punish the arrested students involved in the demonstration.

Why were the protesters arrested?

—The protesters were arrested for trespassing at Columbia University during an ongoing demonstration.

Who called in the NYPD?

—The university president called in the NYPD to handle the situation and arrest the protesters.

What led to the tensions on campus?

—The university's response to anti-Semitism and the suspension of some students involved in the protest have led to tensions on campus.

What are the protesters demanding?

—The protesters are demanding that the university not punish the arrested students involved in the demonstration.

Are the protests ongoing?

—Yes, the protests are ongoing as students continue to demonstrate on campus.

00:12Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested for trespassing at Columbia University during an ongoing demonstration.

01:09The university president called in the NYPD to handle the situation and allow them to enter campus.

02:26Some students involved in the protest received news of their suspension, further inflaming tensions on campus.

02:45Students are continuing to protest and calling on the university not to punish the arrested students involved in the demonstration.