Overview

• Dozens of protesters at Columbia University have occupied Hamilton Hall, demanding divestment and transparency from the administration.
• The movement has led to nearly 1,000 arrests across the U.S. as universities struggle with how to manage the encampments.
• Columbia University faces federal complaints and a class-action lawsuit alleging failure to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Political divisions deepen as Democrats express mixed reactions to the protests, affecting the party's stance ahead of elections.
• Protests at various universities have led to multiple confrontations with police, with some institutions beginning to suspend students.