Columbia University

2024 - 5 - 1

Chaos at Columbia University: Police Raid Sparks Mass Arrests Amid Gaza Protests

UCLA UCLA

Breaking: Over 100 protestors arrested as police crackdown on Gaza war demonstrations at Columbia University!

In a dramatic turn of events, New York City police raided an occupied building at Columbia University, leading to mass arrests as protestors clashed with authorities. The chaos unfolded as officers climbed a ladder to enter Hamilton Hall, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian demonstrations against Israel's actions in Gaza. The intense standoff ended with over 100 demonstrators being taken into custody, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing protests.

The situation escalated further as live television broadcasts captured the NYPD clearing out the university, including City College of New York, amidst the intensifying protests. The clashes between protestors and police reached a fever pitch, with scenes of officers in riot gear storming the campuses and making numerous arrests. The day of chaos and tension underscored the deep-seated emotions surrounding the conflict in Gaza, reverberating across college campuses in the US.

As the dust settled, a Columbia University spokesperson confirmed that the police intervention came at the request of the university, seeking to restore order amid the escalating protests. The clashes and subsequent arrests left a lasting impact on the campus community, highlighting the complex dynamics of free speech, activism, and law enforcement in the midst of a contentious global issue.

In the aftermath of the Columbia University protests, the incident drew widespread attention, with media outlets reporting on the dramatic scenes of police intervention and student activism. The events at the university echoed similar protests unfolding across the US, shedding light on the deep-rooted divisions and passions surrounding the Israel-Gaza conflict. As tensions continue to simmer, the impacts of the Columbia demonstrations resonate as a poignant reflection of the complexities and challenges of voicing dissent in a polarized world.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

NYC police raid Columbia University building occupied by Gaza ... (BBC News)

Mass arrests are reported after officers climbed a ladder to enter the university's occupied Hamilton Hall.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

Live updates: Pro-Palestinian university protests at Columbia, UCLA ... (CNN)

Over 100 demonstrators were arrested at Columbia University and City College of New York after police cracked down on people protesting Israel's war in Gaza ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Aljazeera.com"

Arrests at Columbia University as New York City police clear Gaza ... (Aljazeera.com)

Live television images showed police entering the university in upper Manhattan, which has been the focal point of student protests against Israel's war in Gaza ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Thompson Citizen"

Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University ... (Thompson Citizen)

NEW YORK (AP) โ€” The pro-Palestinian demonstration that paralyzed Columbia University ended in dramatic fashion, with police carrying riot shields bursting ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Business Standard"

NYPD raids Columbia University, dozens arrested: All you need to ... (Business Standard)

The protests at Columbia University began on April 18 as part of a broader wave of demonstrations on college campuses across the US against Israel's war on ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Euronews"

Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University (Euronews)

Columbia spokesperson said New York City officers entered the campus after the university requested help.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University ... (ABC News)

The pro-Palestinian demonstration that paralyzed Columbia University ended in dramatic fashion. ByJAKE OFFENHARTZ Associated Press, JOSEPH B. FREDERICK ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS News"

Columbia University protesters taken into custody after police enter ... (CBS News)

The NYPD took dozens of protesters at Columbia University into custody Tuesday night. This comes after demonstrators forced their way into a university ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NPR"

New York police have cleared Hamilton Hall and the encampment at ... (NPR)

New York police arrested dozens of people on two campuses Tuesday night after officers cleared out a Columbia University building occupied by protesters.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Financial Times"

FirstFT: Police storm Columbia University campus and remove pro ... (Financial Times)

Good morning. We start with an update on the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University in New York. Overnight hundreds of police officers, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC New York"

Dozens arrested as NYPD cops in riot gear storm Columbia hall ... (NBC New York)

About 100 people were arrested at Columbia University late Tuesday when NYPD officers in riot gear stormed the occupied Hamilton Hall and lawn encampment; no ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Amsterdam News"

Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University's ... (Amsterdam News)

NEW YORK (AP) โ€” Police officers carrying zip ties and riot shields stormed a Columbia University building being occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "WTOP"

Dueling protesters clash at UCLA after police clear pro-Palestinian ... (WTOP)

The pro-Palestinian demonstration that paralyzed Columbia University ended in dramatic fashion, with police carrying riot shields bursting into a building ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Globe and Mail"

Morning Update: Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after Columbia ... (The Globe and Mail)

Demonstrators had occupied Hamilton Hall, spreading their reach from an encampment elsewhere on the grounds that's been there for nearly two weeks.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CTV News"

Protesters clash at UCLA after police clear pro-Palestinian ... (CTV News)

Dueling groups of protesters clashed Wednesday at the University of California, Los Angeles, grappling in fistfights and shoving, kicking and using sticks ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Washington Post"

Live updates: LAPD on UCLA campus amid reports of violence ... (The Washington Post)

In New York, police made arrests at Columbia University after officers in riot gear entered the campus, breaching the Hamilton Hall building occupied by pro- ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Financial Times"

New York police storm Columbia University and arrest pro ... (Financial Times)

New York City police stormed Columbia University's campus on Tuesday night, arresting dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters in an attempt to quash unrest ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Coast Reporter"

Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University ... (Coast Reporter)

NEW YORK (AP) โ€” The pro-Palestinian demonstration that paralyzed Columbia University ended in dramatic fashion, with police carrying riot shields bursting ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CTV News"

Mayor says about 300 arrested in crackdowns on pro-Palestinian ... (CTV News)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says about 300 people were arrested in police crackdowns on pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and City College.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Toronto Star"

The Latest | Columbia University president explains why police were ... (Toronto Star)

Columbia University's president released a statement Wednesday morning to members of the college community outlining why she called in police the night ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Associated Press"

How Columbia became the force behind pro-Palestinian protests (The Associated Press)

A two-week standoff between pro-Palestinian protesters and college administrators at Columbia University in New York has come to a head.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC New York"

How Columbia University became the driving force behind US ... (NBC New York)

A protest against the war in Gaza that started at Columbia University two weeks ago incited sprawling demonstrations at college campuses across the U.S.; ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Times of Israel"

Left Behind at Columbia University (The Times of Israel)

Despite two attempts (Here's looking at you, Brown), I didn't wind up at an Ivy League school. Instead, after traveling as a musician for a few years, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Financial Times"

New York's mayor blames 'outside agitators' for Columbia University ... (Financial Times)

Comments come after police cleared pro-Palestinian protesters from university's campus and ongoing unrest across the US.

A Message from President Minouche Shafik | Office of the President (The Office of the President, Columbia University)

Dear members of the Columbia community, Early Tuesday morning, tensions on our campus rose to new heights when a small group of protestors broke into ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Toronto Star"

The Latest | More than 100 march near Columbia University campus (Toronto Star)

Pro-Palestianian protesters gather near a main gate at Columbia University in New York, Tuesday, April 30, 2024, just before New York City police officers ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

NYC officials allege outside agitators 'co-opting' Columbia University ... (ABC News)

Protests at Columbia University and elsewhere throughout the nation have been allegedly "co-opted" by what New York City police officials described as ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Columbia University faculty 'horrified' by mass arrests of student ... (The Guardian)

Faculty members express anger Wednesday outside Hamilton Hall, which had been occupied by pro-Palestinian students.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

Live updates: Pro-Palestinian university protests at Columbia, UCLA ... (CNN)

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik testifies before a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing on on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Columbia University community 'shattered' after police raid (BBC News)

Students say they have lost trust and are in limbo after New York officers arrested Gaza protesters.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC News"

How the showdown at Columbia University between protesters and ... (NBC News)

The first sign that the weekslong standoff at Columbia University was nearing a dramatic finale came after dusk, when New York City police officers clad in ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CityNews"

Columbia University student journalists had an up-close view for ... (CityNews)

Many protesters were starting to leave, recalled Shayeza Walid, a graduate journalism student at Columbia, who covered the arrests for the news website Al- ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NBC News"

Columbia University radio station WKCR praised for live broadcast ... (NBC News)

As NYPD raided Columbia University's Hamilton Hall on Tuesday to arrest pro-Palestinian protesters camped inside, many onlookers turned to WKCR for updates.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS News"

Mayor Eric Adams says "outside agitators" influenced Columbia ... (CBS News)

Mayor Eric Adams and other New York City officials have blamed "outside agitators" for escalating pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Columbia University community 'shattered' after police raid (BBC News)

Students say they have lost trust and are in limbo after New York officers arrested Gaza protesters.

Explore the last week