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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.
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