Columbia University protests carry on with tents on campus and NYPD outside the gates
by Gothamist
Gothamist— The Columbia University protest encampment on Monday, April 22, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered in and outside the school’s Morningside Heights campus as classes went remote under the administration’s orders. [ more › ]
Time—NYPD Officers Enter Columbia University Campus After Protesters Occupy Building. Large numbers of New York City police officers began entering the Columbia University as dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters remained on the campus.
MSNBC—NYPD officers in full riot gear descend on Columbia University campus to clear protesters. Antonia Hylton, MSNBC correspondent reports live from outside Columbia University where, NBC News reports, the university has asked the City of New York for assistance, clearing the way for the NYPD to enter the campus and make arrests to clear pro-Palestine protesters. Tom Winter, NBC News investigative reporter joins Alex Wagner with further reporting as police begin to arrest students.
CBS News—NYPD mobilizes outside Columbia University after Mayor Adams warns protesters to "leave the area now". NEW YORK -- The NYPD entered Columbia University to clear out protesters Tuesday night. The move came after a massive police buildup Columbia University Tuesday and Mayor Eric Adams issued a stern warning to protesters to "leave the area." It all comes on the heels of demonstrators occupying a building overnight, prompting the school to threaten them with expulsion. Columbia warned students at the Morningside Heights campus to "shelter in place for your safety" amid the heightened police...