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Nationwide Campus Protests Escalate as Universities Respond with Police Force

Student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas conflict have led to a significant number of arrests and a strong police presence at universities across the U.S.

  • At Northwestern University, students set up encampments to protest, leading to confrontations with campus police in riot gear.
  • Columbia University has banned a student and faced faculty backlash after police were called to dismantle protests.
  • Protests at universities like ASU and Columbia demand divestment from companies supporting the Israel-Hamas conflict, with many facing arrest.
  • Faculty at several universities, including Columbia, have expressed a loss of confidence in their leadership due to the handling of protests.
  • The nationwide movement has seen a variety of responses, from faculty support to police interventions, reflecting a deep divide over free speech and safety.
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