Barnard College Protests Turn Violent Following Expulsions Over Antisemitic Incident

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations escalate on campus, leading to arrests and criticism of university leadership.

Protests erupted at Barnard College after two students were expelled for disrupting a class on modern Israeli history with antisemitic flyers.
Demonstrators, some masked, occupied a campus building, assaulted a staff member, and blocked access to classrooms, prompting NYPD involvement.
Four individuals were arrested during the protests, with charges including petit larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, and obstructing governmental administration.
University leadership faced criticism for their handling of the situation, with some faculty members supporting the protesters and others calling for stricter consequences.
The Trump administration has signaled potential federal action against universities tolerating antisemitic behavior, citing taxpayer funding and broader concerns about campus safety.