Palestinian Activist Faces Deportation Amid Free Speech Controversy
#ColumbiaProtests #ICEArrestsMahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University protester facing deportation by ICE, is a legal permanent resident detained for leading Gaza war protests. Khalil, born in Syria and married to a U.S. citizen, faces charges of supporting Hamas. A federal judge temporarily blocked his expulsion. read more
#ColumbiaProtests #NYPDAgitators
New York mayor and police voice concern about protests at Columbia University, blaming "outside agitators." Hundreds arrested amid claims of radicalization and clashes at universities nationwide. Discrepancies arise over police actions and media access during demonstrations. read more
#AOC #ColumbiaProtests
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticizes NYPD officers for clearing out Columbia University protesters, calling it a "nightmare in the making." The police involvement led to arrests, with no reports of injuries. Protests escalated on campus, with Columbia University requesting NYPD presence until after graduation. read more
#ColumbiaProtests #NYPDPresence
NYPD stormed Columbia University campus, arresting dozens to end a student occupation of Hamilton Hall. Pro-Gaza protesters clashed with police as officers used SWAT techniques to enter the building. Columbia requests NYPD presence until May 17. read more
#ColumbiaProtests #HindRajab
Columbia students renamed Hamilton Hall to Hinds Hall in memory of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who died alongside her family during the Israel-Hamas war. The protesters occupied the building to draw attention to the civilian cost of the conflict. read more
#ColumbiaProtests #GazaSolidarity
Students at Columbia University protest the war in Gaza by occupying Hamilton Hall, demanding the university divest from Israel. The White House condemns the protests as the wrong approach. Similar demonstrations spread across US universities with police crackdowns and UN criticism. read more
#ColumbiaProtests #AntisemitismClaims
Jewish students and professors at Columbia University dispute claims of antisemitism during protests for Gaza. They emphasize the peaceful nature of the protests, labeled by some as a misconstruction. Concern arises over potential police intervention. read more
#ColumbiaProtests #ProPalestine
Over 100 students at NYU and Columbia were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests. Columbia University extended negotiations with student protesters for 48 hours, agreeing to remove some tents and halt discriminatory language. Mike Johnson visits campus to address rising antisemitism. read more
#ColumbiaProtests #DivestmentDemonstration
Over 100 Columbia students were arrested after a pro-Palestine protest encampment. Columbia now offers virtual classes. Solidarity protests started at other US campuses. read more
#ColumbiaProtests #PalestineSolidarity
Pro-Palestine protesters occupy Columbia University lawn, leading to arrests by the police as they called for divesting from corporations profiting from Israeli military actions in Gaza. Columbia University had introduced a policy in February for approved protest locations. read more