Columbia and Barnard Students Arrested After Pro-Palestinian Protest
Students from Columbia University and Barnard College were arrested following a pro-Palestinian protest that saw activists storming a building at Barnard College. The demonstration was in response to the expulsion of three students from Columbia, who were part of an earlier protest at the university's Milstein Library. The protesters demanded the reversal of these expulsions, highlighting tensions over campus policies related to activism and free speech.
The arrests occurred after a group of students entered the library at Barnard College, refusing to leave until their demands were met. This action led to a significant police response, resulting in several arrests. The incident has sparked a wider debate about the rights of students to protest and the measures universities can take in response to such actions.
The expelled students from Columbia had been involved in a sit-in at Milstein Library, protesting what they described as the university's complicity in various global issues. Their expulsion has been controversial, with many supporting the students' right to protest while others argue that the university must maintain order and discipline.
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