Columbia University Faces Renewed Protests and Police Action Amid Calls for Divestment
Protesters at Columbia University demand divestment from companies linked to Israel, leading to arrests and a contentious police presence.
- Protesters rename Hamilton Hall to 'Hind's Hall' in honor of a young Gaza victim, leading to over 100 arrests by NYPD.
- Columbia's history of student protests draws parallels to past conflicts, with current demonstrations focusing on Israeli-Palestinian issues.
- Lisa Fithian, described as a 'professional agitator,' denies organizing the protests but confirms her presence to train activists.
- Violence escalates at UCLA’s pro-Palestine encampment, prompting police intervention and class cancellations.
- National response to campus protests includes proposed legislation to address anti-Semitism, with mixed reactions from political figures.






















































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































