Jewish Students at Cooper Union Fear for Safety Amid Pro-Palestinian Protest, Call for President's Resignation

Law enforcement disputes accounts of danger during a pro-Palestinian protest at Cooper Union, while Jewish students and representatives call for action against the school for not maintaining safety.

Jewish students at Cooper Union report feeling threatened during a pro-Palestinian protest on campus. Some students were locked in the university library as protesters banged on windows and doors, with representatives for the students accusing university administration of failing to ensure their safety.
The students, along with their legal representatives, are now calling for the resignation of university president Laura Sparks, citing a perceived failure to protect them from protestors and to maintain safety on campus.
The NYPD disputes accounts of danger during the protest, with Chief of Patrol John Chell stating that officers were present throughout the protest and that there were "no direct threats" to the students.
Students and legal representatives are taking legal action against Cooper Union, with attorney Gerard Filitti stating that he plans to press criminal charges against the demonstrators and the school and calling for an inquiry into what he perceives as a slow response by the NYPD.
The incident at Cooper Union forms part of a larger wave of tensions and anti-Israel protests occurring at universities across the United States, raising concerns about safety, diversity, and inclusion on campuses.